by Ryan Clement IN THIS ARTICLE, I am going to discuss, ‘Whistleblowing,’ from an employment perspective. FIRST THING to make clear are two things. It’s not about actually blowing a whistle to one’s employer, although, of course, there is nothing in law preventing a worker from doing so when disclosing information about a wrongdoing. Second,Continue reading ““WHISTLEBLOWING” IN EMPLOYMENT AND THE WORKPLACE”
Category Archives: Legal
THE VERDICT
by Ryan Clement, LL.M., BA., BSc., FRSA, barrister UNLIKE within some jurisdictions (where some jurors become celebrities in their own right if chosen for high-profile cases), we in the UK are not privy to the deliberations of a jury. If you haven’t yet watched or heard Channel 4’s experiment in, ‘The Jury; Murder Trial,’ andContinue reading “THE VERDICT”
U.N. Declaration of Human Rights
by Ryan Clement TODAY, 10 December 2023, marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which came into force in 1948, being just 3 years after the end of World War II. The Declaration provides that, as human beings, we are entitled to stipulated basic rights regardless of race, colour,Continue reading “U.N. Declaration of Human Rights”
Hillsborough Charter
by Ryan Clement As a sports’ fan, As one that attends many live sports’ events with and without my son, As a barrister, As a football fan, As a Liverpool fan, The Hillsborough Disaster was and is immensely painful. Families of the victims have been pushing for ‘Hillsborough law’ to outlaw alleged police cover-ups after majorContinue reading “Hillsborough Charter”
Life at the Bar
by Ryan Clement, barrister I am often asked, what is life like at the Bar and I am always more than happy to take time to answer and, if I am asked with the obvious aim or intention of the inquirer’s considering a career in this part of the legal profession, I encourage. It isContinue reading “Life at the Bar”
Prostate Cancer
by Ryan Clement I AM TOLD that most men will die with prostate cancer than from it. We all, I believe, are far more enlightened and educated about PC than, say, 10 years ago. However, sadly, I find that there are still two camps amongst us; those who know and have regular checks and thoseContinue reading “Prostate Cancer”
Called to the Bar
28 Years ago on 10 October 1996 I was Called to the Bar of England & Wales. I remember the day as if it were only yesterday. I made my way to Chancery Lane, in London, to collect my wig and gown for the day’s event. Many would be barrister, alone or accompanied by family,Continue reading “Called to the Bar”
Mental Health Awareness blog video 1
by Ryan Clement TODAY’s blog is unusual. I say this because it is not so much a blog in the ordinary sense but one that does little more than introduce my latest video. I would not normally use this platform for a video premier, but there is a link. This video is the visual formContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness blog video 1”
Remedy
by Ryan Clement TODAY is day five of Mental Health Awareness Week in the U.K. and, as you know, the theme is anxiety. It is also the last, the shortest and final blog in this series from me. But it will not be the last that I shall be writing on the importance of mentalContinue reading “Remedy”
Provision, Criterion or Practice
by Ryan Clement TODAY is Day four of Mental Health Awareness Week in the U.K. and for which the theme is anxiety. Indirect discrimination and the first requirement on an employer to make reasonable adjustments are based on the employer applying PCPs – provision, criterion or practice – and their effect(s). However, before we lookContinue reading “Provision, Criterion or Practice”