Feature Articles

On 13 January 2022, the Court of Appeal gave judgment in the case of Sheakh, R (On the Application of) v London Borough of Lambeth Council. Ms Sheakh had appealed against the refusal of her application for judicial review of orders made by the council.

On 16 November 2021, the High Court gave judgment in the case of Roblyn v The Director of Public Prosecutions. Mr Roblyn had appealed against his conviction in the magistrates’ court for preventing tree felling.

Digital technology continues to advance and numerous tools that can assist construction are being developed. Roland Finch, independent Specification and Contracts Specialist, explores available technologies in more detail.

The Government has amended the statutory guidance for schools and colleges in England to include a new section on carrying out online checks as part of the recruitment process. We look at the key implications for employers.

Every employer has a duty of care towards their employees—but how far does that duty extend? When they are in the workplace, this duty is fully in force. However, what if their work takes them off site? What if an accident occurs during work time outside of your premises? In this article, we look at the responsibilities of employers and how to keep your off-site employees safe.

It is estimated that as many as 18 million people in the UK suffer from hay fever but for some workers symptoms may be worse while they are at work. Vicky Powell examines the “hot spots” around the office that can have huge implications for allergy sufferers and what employers can do to reduce the likelihood of their staff suffering such allergic reactions at work.

Employers in the UK don’t typically have to worry too much about how to manage staff during periods of extremely high temperatures. Indeed, there is an abundance of information available on making alternative arrangements for rain and snow, but with temperatures set to reach almost 40 degrees next week, employers will need to put measures in place to keep teams cool and comfortable. There could be added issues if staff can’t get to work or, in some cases, if they pull a sickie to make the most of the warm weather. As such, it’s best to be as prepared as possible.

Plans to protect England’s water environment are currently being consulted on. Laura King outlines some of the proposed measures, and how businesses can prepare for future changes.