Health & Safety

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Strasbourg blow to expats in index-linked pensions case

Thirteen British expats who brought a test case to have their pensions index-linked have lost the final possible appeal against the government's decision not to up-rate them in line with those of pensioners living in Britain.

Group therapy

Three recent developments have highlighted the difficulty the courts have when dealing with collective actions, says Anthony Maton

Make my day

Practitioners should consider a few elementary practicalities before rushing to complete an application to enforce, says DJ Tim Jenkins

A fine line

The sentencing guidelines on corporate manslaughter have provided welcome clarity but still leave much to the courts' discretion and risk leading to piecemeal developments in the law, says Atiyah Malik

Tried and tested

Experts are likely to be used more regularly in health and safety cases, but the quality of so-called 'consultants' must be thoroughly tested to ensure the right expert is selected, says Andrew Jackson

A good sport

The ruling in Uren emphasises the courts' determination to protect the freedom to choose whether to participate in sports with an acceptable level of risk, say Kris Lines and Jon Heshka

In safe hands

Employers that ensure they adhere to health and safety regulations will not only protect their employees but will also improve their productivity and keep insurance premiums down, says Jeremy Brooke

Strasbourg rules stop and search powers unlawful

Two protestors stopped and searched by police while on their way to an arms fair have won their case that their privacy rights have been breached.