Court Cases Update: The Legal Decisions Everyone Should Know About

Justice doesn't happen in a vacuum – it happens in courtrooms across the UK, every single day. We've just updated our Court Cases page with the most important legal decisions from 2024-2025, and some of them might surprise you

Employment Tribunal Highlights:

Our updated employment section now includes groundbreaking cases such as the record-breaking £4.6 million disability discrimination award in Wright-Turner v London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, the £1.1 million settlement for Thames Valley Police Sergeant Katrina Hibbert who was discriminated against after being prevented from running a therapeutic side business, and numerous cases addressing workplace culture, protected beliefs, and constructive dismissal.

Notable additions include cases examining toxic workplace environments, the impact of ignoring employees', gender-critical belief discrimination, and the importance of fair dismissal procedures. These cases provide crucial insights for both employers and employees navigating complex workplace issues.

Civil Litigation Updates:

The civil cases section has been expanded to include major ongoing litigation such as the Post Office Horizon IT scandal (with over £663 million paid in compensation to date), the £36 billion Mariana Dam disaster group action, Dieselgate litigation affecting over one million claimants, and significant data protection cases that are reshaping privacy law in the UK.

We've also added cases involving environmental challenges to North Sea oil projects, the Thames Water debt crisis, motor finance commission disputes, and major fraud litigation worth billions of pounds.

Why This Matters:

These cases represent real-world applications of employment and civil law, offering valuable precedents and insights for legal professionals, HR practitioners, businesses, and individuals. Whether you're dealing with a workplace dispute, considering litigation, or simply interested in how UK courts are interpreting the law, our updated database provides accessible summaries with links to full judgments.

Legal information shouldn't be locked away in dense judgments that only lawyers can understand. These cases affect all of us – they set precedents, change workplace practices, and determine what's acceptable in business and society.

Knowledge is power. Visit our updated Court Cases page and see what UK courts are really deciding.


"Editor's note: This database is maintained as a public resource for understanding UK employment and civil litigation precedents. Cases are selected based on legal significance and public interest."