Article: PCG's contractors challenge Government under European law.

M2 PRESSWIRE-5 April 2000-Professional Contractors Group: PCG's contractors challenge Government under European law (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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On the day that the controversial IR35 legislation came into force (April 6), the Professional Contractors Group (PCG) announced it was challenging the Government in the courts to have the legislation struck down as unlawful under European law.

The PCG, which represents independent contractors has retained the services of Gerald Barling QC and will be filing a challenge in the courts against the Government early next month.

IR35 is a measure introduced by the Government ...

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