Expert Witness: How the law works

Common misunderstandings in the UK legal system and their relevance in OH

Summary:

OH law expert Professor Diana Kloss explains the key principles of the British legal system and some of the common misconceptions.

In the course of training OH professionals over many years I have been made aware that, although they may be able to quote a particular section of a statute, many practitioners are unaware of how that statute fits into the legal system as a whole. Which court has jurisdiction to hear a claim of a breach? How does case law impact the situation? Can the court send an offender to prison or is it only a question of an award of money compensation? …

 

Prof Diana Kloss is a barrister, former part-time employment judge, Acas arbitrator and author.

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Occupational Health at Work October/November 2022 (vol. 19/3) pp39-40

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