Insights
Tribunal erred in applying burden of proof in religion and belief discrimination case
28 May 2026The EAT held a tribunal erred in its approach to the burden of proof when determining a claim of religion or belief discrimination after concluding that the tribunal had applied the burden of proof test incorrectly and failed to assess each allegation separately.
EHRC’s updated draft Code on Services, Public Functions and Associations laid before Parliament
28 May 2026The recently published updated EHRC Code of Practice offers guidance on single-sex services, breastfeeding, menopause, and more, with implications for service providers and employers.
Right to Work checks: A much-welcomed update for sponsors
28 May 2026The way employers are required to carry out Right to Work checks has continued to evolve as the Home Office has progressed its digitalisation plans. It also appears that the scope of who these checks should be performed on is likely to change soon.
The Bartlett Duty for estate administrators: when you might need to stick your oar in
27 May 2026If an estate has a controlling stake in a company, you're not just a passenger - sometimes, you may need to steer.
Modern families: surrogacy sparks Landmark Trust law ruling in £200M estate
27 May 2026The High Court has delivered a landmark decision in the case of Cator & Ors v Thynn & Anor [2026] EWHC 1045 (Ch), addressing the challenges of trust law in the context of modern family dynamics.
Operation Pangea XVIII: What the UK’s largest medicines seizure means for the Pharma Sector
27 May 2026Over two million doses. £4.6 million. Just 14 days. The results from Operation Pangea XVIII are striking with important implications for businesses operating in the UK pharmaceutical supply chain.
