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Laura MacSporran
Senior Associate
Miller Samuel Hill Brown Solicitors

Laura is a Senior Associate in our Employment Law department. She regularly appears in the Employment Tribunal, is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and has a particular interest in discrimination law. She also advises on data protection and GDPR particularly with an employment focus.

Supreme Court Ruling on the Definition of Women Under the Equality Act 2010: Key Insights and Implications


For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16 The Supreme Court has recently clarified that under the Equality Act 2010 ('EqA 2010') the protected characteristics of sex and gender reassignment are legally distinct and should be interpreted independently of one another, each offering separate and specific forms of protection. The Supre...

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New Neonatal Care Leave for Parents: What You Need to Know


A new right to leave for parents where babies are receiving neonatal care is due to come into force on 6th April 2025. The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 created this right but the government is now passing regulations to bring it into effect.  Key Highlights of Neonatal Care Leave Eligibility:The right is similar to other types of fam...

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