The article was published in New Law Journal on 25 January 2013 and titled Under Pressure. These days any story on the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is almost guaranteed to lead to angry responses from solicitors infuriated at the constant announcements and changes to their regulatory obligations leaving them bemused at what exactly they have…
Landmark European court judgment on religious freedoms due
This article was orginally published in The Guardian on 15th January 2013. The European court of human rights ruling on four cases brought by Christians may force changes in legislation and work practices. The extent of religious freedom within the UK – including the right to wear a Christian cross at work – will be…
Nadia Eweida Wins Religious Cross Battle With British Airways After European Court Ruling
This article was orginally published in The Huffington Post on 15th January 2013. British Airways employee Nadia Eweida, who claimed she suffered religious discrimination at work because she was asked to remove her cross, has won a landmark legal battle at the European Court of Human Rights. But three other claimants lost their cases, including…
Europe on the British Airways ‘cross’ and other cases. Lawyers give their views.
This article was orginally published in The Times on 15th January 2013. The complex issues surrounding the four cases that have just come down from Europe in a landmark decision will be debated by lawyers, employers, religious and human rights groups for many years. My own view is that the new ruling from Europe is…