Discrimination

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Flexible Working Bill unlikely to bring end to discrimination claims

While the Flexible Working Bill does improve workers' rights, it falls far short of what is required to properly protect employees from unscrupulous bosses, says Hina Belitz

‘Lawyer bashing’ – the government’s misplaced focus

The Home Office's crackdown on "crooked" immigration lawyers suppresses genuine legal challenges, says Rubin Italia

NPCC reacts to report on Police Race Action Plan

The National Police Chiefs' Council has responded to the Independent Scrutiny and Oversight Board's first annual report on the Police Race Action Plan

FCA requests data from banks on account closures

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has sent an information request to the largest banks and building societies, a week after announcing an investigation into 'freedom of expression and the provision of banking services'

Defamation: OFSI's controversial stand on access to justice and reputation rights

Abigail Healey examines OFSI's approach to defamation license applications, probing access to justice and reputation rights

High Court rules DWP in breach of equality laws

The High Court found that the Department for Work and Pensions unlawfully failed to provide blind people with accessible communications regarding their benefits

SRA proposed budget increase could impact firms

The Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) 2023-2024 business plan and budget consultation proposes a 12% budget increase, which could impact firms who are already facing inflationary pressures, the Law Society of England and Wales said today

Workplace bullying in law firms – a new frontier?

Richard Fox, Jessica Clay and Lucinda Soon discuss what constitutes workplace bullying in light of the recent high-profile case against former justice secretary Dominic Raab