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11 August 2017
Issue: 7758 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , In Court
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Employment tribunal

R (on the application of Unison) v Lord Chancellor [2017] UKSC 51, [2017] All ER (D) 174 (Jul)

The employment tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal Fees Order 2013 (SI 2013/1893) which allowed fees to be imposed in respect of proceedings in employment tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal was unlawful, both at common law and under European Union law, and indirectly discriminatory, because it effectively prevented access to justice. So held the Supreme Court in allowing the appellant trade union’s appeal in respect of its unsuccessful judicial review challenge concerning the order.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment

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