Issue: Vol 159, Issue 7388

The Heyday litigation ended with the publication of the High Court’s judgment last month. After various name changes it now goes by the title R (on the application of Age UK) v Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills [2009] EWHC 2336 (Admin), [2009] All ER (D) 141(Sep).

MP3 players are owned and trusted by the great and good. However, there have been problems reported with the batteries that Apple uses in its iPods. In August, Sky News reported that the European Commission consumer safety watchdog was conducting an investigation as a result of these problems.

David Burrows asks, is the tribunal system human rights compliant?

The decision in Amnesty International v Ahmed is a treasure trove of law on the meaning of direct discrimination, with subsidiary points on constructive dismissal and the relationship between these two areas. It is a lengthy judgment which merits being read in full by anyone practising in this area. As the guidance is from the EAT president, it is likely to be taken to heart by tribunals.

Ed Mitchell provides an update on flawed decision making & the protection of vulnerable adults

Paul Bugden examines the various ways in which a claimant can recover in damages sums payable to third parties

UK authorities match words with action in latest bribery enforcements say Alex Rene & Sarah Thomas

The 50th update to the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 came into force on 1 October 2009. Here’s the best of it.

Do English courts have too much power in arbitration proceedings? asks Khawar Qureshi QC

Charles Brasted & Julia Marlow review protective costs orders in judicial review