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EAT clarifies when tribunals must consider Article 10 in speech-related dismissals
11 Aug 2026The EAT has confirmed that employment tribunals are not generally required to consider human rights arguments about freedom of expression where the claimant has not relied upon them.
Universities and precautionary injunctions against protestors: navigating rising challenges
05 Aug 2026Recent global conflicts have led to a noticeable increase in protests and encampments across university campuses.
Many universities are now managing organised demonstrations, “sit-ins” and, in some cases, sustained occupations of their buildings or open spaces.
Managing Subsidy control risk in the HE sector
04 Jun 2026An update on recent caselaw, reports from the Subsidy Advice Unit and what they mean for universities and research organisations.
Immigration update for university HR teams - preparing for extended right to work checks
04 Jun 2026The direction of travel from the Home Office remains clear: right to work obligations are moving beyond traditional employment relationships and into the flexible ways universities routinely engage people. There has, however, been a change to the immediate position for sponsor licence holders.
OfS free speech complaints scheme coming soon - what universities as employers need to be planning
04 Jun 2026The Education Secretary, Bridget Philipson, has announced that regulations will be made in June to introduce a new complaints scheme which will be run by the Office for Students (OfS).
University of Sussex v OfS - practical lessons for regulatory investigations
04 Jun 2026Early commentary on R (University of Sussex) v Office for Students has focused on the extent of the Office for Students' (OfS') powers and the protection of free speech in higher education. Those are significant issues. However, the judgment also offers broader and perhaps more enduring lessons for regulatory practitioners both in and beyond the higher education sector.
