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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced reforms to Empty Dwelling Management Orders (EDMOs) aimed at enabling...
Corporate Crime analysis: Martyn’s Law, formally known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (T(PP)A 2025) requires responsible persons...
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced a plan to help schools in England tackle misogyny and promote healthy relationships. Education...
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has confirmed that the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook...
What is the purposive approach to statutory interpretation?Purposive (teleological) constructionThe purposive approach has its roots in legal systems...
Housing disrepair for local authority landlords—a practical guideThis Practice Note discusses disrepair claims in relation to social housing, setting...
What are the grounds for judicial review?We have focused on judicial review in the High Court in England and Wales. Having conducted a comprehensive...
Obstruction of highwaysThe fundamental public right upon a highway is to pass and re-pass, and the obstruction of a highway is usually a criminal...
School land and premisesOwnership of school land and premisesThe ownership of school sites and playgrounds, school buildings and school playing fields depends for the most part on the type of school in question.Community schoolsThe land and premises at ‘community’ schools belong to the local
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
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