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Private prosecutions – A route to justice for the charity sector
Sophie Tang
12 February 2026
Employment Tribunal Whistleblowing Claims – Confusion Reigns
A recent Court of Appeal judgment in the important whistleblowing cases Wicked Vision and Barton Turns highlights the need for employment law reform. To quote from its final sentence:
“It is plainly unsatisfactory that the construction of this legislation has now produced conflicting decisions at three levels of court [Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal & Court of Appeal], but that can only be resolved by the Supreme Court or by amendment to the legislation”.
This article considers the current confusion highlighted by these cases and the need for greater clarity as they head to the Supreme Court. It then asks whether the Government’s seismic plans to reform unfair dismissal law could provide an accidental solution, at least up to a point: as the saying goes, “every cloud has a silver lining”.
28 January 2026
Reform of UK Employment Law: A 2026 guide for french employers in the UK
As 2026 begins, the UK is entering a period of the most substantial reform of employment rights in a generation. The Employment Rights Act 2025 (“ERA 2025”) became law in December 2025 following extensive Parliamentary debate and marks a decisive shift in the balance between employers and workers. Overall, ERA 2025 represents a material strengthening of workers’ rights in the UK, bringing employment protections closer to European standards in several key respects.
9 December 2025
Whistling in the Wind
The Court of Appeal’s judgment in the important whistleblowing cases Wicked Vision and Barton Turns highlights the need for legislative reform of the UK’s outdated and ineffective rules on workplace whistleblowing. To quote from its final sentence:
3 December 2025
Festive Insights
The festive season is a time for joy, connection, and celebration. Yet for employers, it also brings heightened risks. Work social events, whether Christmas parties, drinks after work, or team dinners, are legally considered an extension of the workplace. That means employers can be held liable for misconduct that occurs at these gatherings, even when no harm was intended.
13 November 2025
Anti-Bullying Week: Understanding the Legal and Cultural Risks
This week is Anti-Bullying Week, an important opportunity to reflect on workplace culture and the need to create environments where respect and inclusion are the norm. Despite increased attention on this issue, recent research highlights that one in seven workers has experienced bullying at work, so there is clearly room for improvement and progress.
