Olivia-Faith Dobbie acted for the successful Claimant in this important appeal about access to justice. The EAT set two precedents that augment the law in respect of striking out claims for non-compliance with orders: (1) it is an error of law not to consider whether a fair trial remains possible; and (2) it is hard to think of a case in which it would be right to go directly to striking out for non-compliance, without first trying the effect of an unless order.

Making virtual hearings in the Employment Tribunal work

Discrimination: The Law and Strategy presented by The Employment Lawyers Association is a two day conference.

Experienced employment, discrimination and equality barrister, Claire McCann, will host the above session in Manchester tomorrow evening (Tuesday 9th January).

Denial of UK State Pension to male-to-female trans pensioner without a Gender Recognition Certificate constitutes direct sex discrimination contrary to EU Directive 79/7.