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Addressing time limits at preliminary hearings: Mesuria v Eurofins Forensic Services Ltd [2025] EAT 103
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Court System

Addressing time limits at preliminary hearings: Mesuria v Eurofins Forensic Services Ltd [2025] EAT 103

In Mesuria v Eurofins Forensics Services Ltd [2025] EAT 103, the EAT held that tribunals must clearly distinguish between determining a preliminary issue and striking out a claim. The Employment Judge failed to specify which approach applied when addressing time-limit and merits issues, leading to procedural unfairness. The appeal succeeded, and the case was remitted. The decision highlights the need for precise directions at preliminary hearings, especially where litigants in person are involved, to ensure fairness and prevent tribunals from exceeding their remit.

Tackling amendment applications: lessons for practitioners
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Court System

Tackling amendment applications: lessons for practitioners

In CX v Ministry of Justice, the EAT upheld the Tribunal’s refusal to allow a late amendment adding disability discrimination claims, finding it would introduce entirely new issues and expand the case significantly. The decision reinforces that amendment applications must be judged by their practical impact, timing, and potential prejudice, not just legal form. Practitioners are reminded to plead clearly, act promptly on new evidence, and prepare detailed arguments on the necessity and consequences of proposed amendments.

Barton – res gestae gone rogue?
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Court System

Barton – res gestae gone rogue?

The High Court’s judgment in DPP v Barton [2024] clarifies the prosecution’s discretion to rely on res gestae evidence in domestic abuse cases, even when the complainant does not testify, highlighting the balance between fairness and effective prosecution.

Domestic abuse: The story that never goes away
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Court System

Domestic abuse: The story that never goes away

In this exclusive family law blog for Cansford, legal expert John Bolch examines the persistent and complex issue of domestic abuse in the UK. Drawing on recent headlines, government reports, and court statistics, he highlights how domestic violence continues to challenge both victims and the family courts tasked with protecting them.

House of Lords Considers Rule of Law as Debate Gains Momentum
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Court System

House of Lords Considers Rule of Law as Debate Gains Momentum

Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on the the House of Lords Constitution Committee inquiry into the rule of law.
The committee invites legal experts, academics, and the public to share their views. The inquiry aims to assess whether legal principles are being upheld across the UK and how institutions are scrutinizing them.

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