Victoria Philips is a

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in the

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. She is head of the Employment Rights Unit at

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, having qualified as a solicitor in August 1996. She was previously president of the National Union of Students between 1986 and 1988. She regularly gives talks and lectures on employment law to

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clients and speaks at events organised by the Institute of Employment Rights. She also writes articles and commentary on employment law matters for Federation News and Equal Opportunities Review.

Notable cases

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IRLR 465 (referred by

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hearing 20 November 2007) – Advocate General's Opinion due 24 January 2008) ntitlement to paid annual leave *''

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IRLR 361 ights of trade unions under Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights to exclude individuals from membership].

Posts held

* 2004–present – Member and Executive Committee Member of the Industrial Law Society * 1988–1993 - National Women’s Officer, Labour Party * 1986–1988 - National President, National Union of Students * 1985–1986 - President (Welfare), National Union of Students * 1984–1985 - Member of Executive, National Union of Students * 1983–1984 - President Students’ Union,

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Phillips, Vicky Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Presidents of the National Union of Students (United Kingdom) Alumni of the University of East Anglia