Investigatory Powers Bill: Theresa May-led legislation could be killed by ruling from European Court, privacy campaigners claim

UncategorizedBy hardwood_adm20th July 2016

The Independent The case was originally brought by a member of Ms May’s own cabinet During her speech at the 2011 Conservative Party conference, Theresa May announced plans to clamp down on illegal immigrants hiding behind the human rights act Getty A European Court of Justice ruling could deal a “serious blow” to Theresa May’s…

Uber faces court battle with drivers over employment status

UncategorizedBy hardwood_adm20th July 2016

The Guardian Employment law’s ‘case of the year’ will assess claim by 19 drivers that they are not technically self-employed The case involving Uber is part of a growing drive for workers’ rights for self-employed people in the UK’s ‘gig economy’. Photograph: Eric Risberg/AP Uber is facing a legal challenge from drivers who say that…