Weekly issue 39

News in brief

Following the interim decision of the Advocate General (see LELR 7), the European Court of Justice has held in Palacios de la Villa v Cortefiel Servicios SA that member states can introduce mandatory retirement ages under the EU Equal Treatment Directive.

Adverse Effects

Paterson v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis (2007, IRLR 763)

Taking a long term view

McDougall v Richmond Adult Community College (2007, IRLR 771)