Hall & Preddy: Homosexual Rights Landmark Decision
Hall & Preddy v Bull is a landmark case in the UK dealing with homosexual rights and unlawful sexual orientation discrimination. Facts of the case On 4th September 2008, Mr Preddy booked a double room for himself and his civil partner, Mr Hall, at a private hotel in Cornwall run by Mr and Mrs Bull. […]
New Ban on Leaving UK “Without Reasonable Excuse”
A new ban on leaving the UK without a “reasonable excuse” is to take effect next week in England as part of new coronavirus laws. The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps) (England) Regulations 2021, published today, are part B of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown. Regulation 8 of the new legislation “imposes restrictions on […]
Attachment of Earnings Order (Employers’ Guide)
Attachment of earnings orders are used to enforce non-payment of county court judgments or unpaid magistrates’ fines. They are administered by employers, who must meet certain obligations for the order to be effective. What is an attachment of earnings order? Where a creditor has obtained a county court judgment (CCJ) for monies owed by a […]