Holy Grail

by Ryan Clement “Then he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant…’” Matthew 26:27-28 MANY MANY YEARS AGO, I was in Rome over the Easter period. We arrived on Good Friday. Our hotelContinue reading “Holy Grail”

Coexistence!

by Ryan Clement IT’S OFFICIAL! Coexistence of the old and the new can and does work. I already knew that, of course, but needed a title for the short series of blogs. I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE of visiting Rome many years ago but, unlike good friends, A. and S., not Athens where they visitedContinue reading “Coexistence!”

Is Diversity important in the workplace?

by Ryan Clement NOT EVERYONE buys into diversity and inclusion, and not everyone is sold on it either. There is much discussion about its or their benefits in the current political climate; I shall rest that there. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea 🫖 but some may ask, is it time to wake up 😴Continue reading “Is Diversity important in the workplace?”

Hillsborough Law

by Ryan Clement ON 15 SEPTEMBER 2025, the UK Government announced: “Hillsborough Law to ensure truth never concealed by state again.” Landmark legislation a legacy for the 97 lost at Hillsborough and a tribute to the families that have fought for change. On 15 APRIL 2023 I wrote a blog about the Hillsborough Disaster. ItContinue reading “Hillsborough Law”

Like Father, Like Son

by Ryan Clement IN ‘A writer’s diary for this summer,’ I wrote, “THERE CAN BE NO DOUBT that when the book is published, I would associate it with these Diary blogs and Kos even though 95% of it was written outside the Greek island’s jurisdiction…I HAVE THE SAME FEELING whenever I think of Like Father. It was a sunnyContinue reading “Like Father, Like Son”

Menopause Policy 2

by Ryan Clement YESTERDAY, I wrote about the need for organisations to have a Menopause Policy. There is a lot of good information out there to form the basis of an organisation’s Menopause Policy. And this policy is a must! To still not have one is a serious omission or error of judgment.  THE ACCOMPANYING VIDEO speaksContinue reading “Menopause Policy 2”

Menopause Policy

by Ryan Clement A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF MINE with whom I shall soon be collaborating on a couple of interesting projects – 👀 so watch this space 👀– reminds us, rightly, to know our work policies. I concur. Before signing an employment contract, employees are often asked to confirm they have read and understood theContinue reading “Menopause Policy”

…In the course of one’s employment …

What are you doing this evening? I wrote an article for my business website called, “In the course of one’s employment,” following a recent appeal case. It is too long for a blog, but here is an extract. s.109(1) and (3) of the Equality Act 2010 state, ‘Anything done by a person (A) in theContinue reading “…In the course of one’s employment …”

Discrimination in Employment Law

by Ryan Clement, barrister IN SEPTEMBER 2021 I published, Race Relations in Employment Law, Put simply in Black & White. In 2023 I published the second edition, and I am currently working on the third. It was and is a challenge to capture so much in so little space. I spend as much time thinking aboutContinue reading “Discrimination in Employment Law”

International Literacy Day 2025

TODAY, 8 September 2025, is International Literacy Day. “Literacy is a fundamental human right for all. It opens the door to the enjoyment of other human rights, greater freedoms, and global citizenship. Literacy is a foundation for people to acquire broader knowledge, skills, values, attitudes, and behaviours to foster a culture of lasting peace basedContinue reading “International Literacy Day 2025”