Weekly Issue 342

Government urges "common sense" changes to EU law

Not content with the Red Tape Challenge which resulted in a significant weakening of employment rights in the UK, David Cameron asked business leaders to develop a set of recommendations for reform of British and European governments as well as the EU institutions.

Electronic agent

Under the common law of principal and agent, an agent is obliged to pass over any documents of relevance to the principal, if required to do so.

Witness immunity

It is well established in law that witnesses enjoy immunity from actions based on evidence given in court or in a statement.