Opinion could lead to changes in UK health and safety laws

Law firm Eversheds says that the Advocate-General’s opinion in the Commission v UK case could result in major changes to UK health and safety laws. Eversheds says that the opinion did not confirm that the UK’s system of ‘reasonable practicability’ was lawful, therefore leaving some uncertainty that the court will also rule in favour of the UK when delivers its full judgement, which is expected in the next few weeks.