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Coercion into Employment for Disabled and Self-Employed

Governments sometimes employ coercive measures to ensure that citizens are actively seeking work, increasing their working hours, or attending mandatory appointments—sometimes without considering an individual’s personal circumstances, including disability or self-employment. Such coercion can often infringe on a number of human rights and statutory protections.

Unemployment Levels Hit 9 Million DWP Crackdown

While the DWP’s crackdown plan is a step in the right direction, the approach must be balanced. On one hand, holding individuals accountable for engaging in reskilling and job-seeking is crucial. On the other hand, ensuring that they receive continued financial support while learning new trades or skills is equally important.

Photographing Travelers Without Cause: Legal Implications

The practice of photographing individuals at Cyprus airports as they leave the country, regardless of whether they have committed a crime, raises serious legal and ethical questions. While the government has a valid interest in ensuring that fines and taxes are paid, the methods used to achieve this goal must respect the fundamental rights of individuals.

Skills You Need To Become A Solicitor In The UK

There is never too late to start learning and Renata, the editor of DisabledEntrepreneur.uk and DisabilityUK.co.uk, is set to embark on a new academic journey, starting a part-time law degree with the Open University in October 2024. If she can do it, then anyone can.

Scrapping Human Rights In The UK

The UK’s potential withdrawal from the ECHR poses significant risks to the protection of human rights. However, solicitors with dual nationality, such as UK and EU citizenship, can play a critical role in advocating for UK citizens’ rights.