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Bankruptcy petitions—process and procedure

Before the hearing of the creditors’ bankruptcy petition takes place, there are a number of steps that must be taken to comply with the procedural

Anti-social behaviour—powers to control behaviour under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014

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Assignment and succession of tenancy

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Assured and assured shorthold tenancies—granting

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Judicial review—what it is and when it can be used

What is Judicial Review?Judicial review is a process by which the courts exercise a supervisory jurisdiction over the exercise of public functions by...

Produced in partnership with Mathew Purchase of Matrix Chambers and Dr Mirza Ahmad of St Philips Chambers 29th Sep

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Possession—anti-social behaviour, nuisance and crime

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28th Sep

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Rights of secure tenants

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28th Sep

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Unlawful eviction and quiet enjoyment

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Produced in partnership with Laura Tweedy of Hardwicke Chambers 28th Sep

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Obtaining possession of a secure tenancy

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Produced in partnership with Karl King of Harwicke Chambers 28th Sep

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Key considerations in local authority decision making

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on matters that have temporarily been altered to assist in the management of the...

26th Sep

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Local authority social care duties

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on subjects impacted by the Coronavirus Act 2020 (CA 2020). CA 2020, among other...

26th Sep

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Structure of local government

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on matters that have temporarily been altered to assist in the management of the...

26th Sep

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Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)—mandatory licensing

Mandatory licensingPart 2 of the Housing Act 2004 (HA 2004) places a duty on a local housing authority (LHA) to effectively implement mandatory...

26th Sep

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Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)

‘HMOs are, or are usually, domestic premises originally designed for occupation by one family, which have been converted for occupation by a number of...

26th Sep

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Road traffic—order procedure and notices

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on matters that have temporarily been altered to assist in the management of the...

26th Sep

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Nuisance on highways

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on matters that have temporarily been altered to assist in the management of the...

26th Sep

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Highways, street works and statutory undertakers

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on matters that have temporarily been altered to assist in the management of the...

26th Sep

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Maintenance liability for highways

Highways not maintainableThere are some, but very few, highways for which nobody has any liability for maintenance. All other highways are...

Produced in partnership with Nicholas Hancox of Nicholas Hancox Solicitors and Alastair Frew of Lodders Solicitors 25th Sep

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Licensing of alcohol and entertainment

This Practice Note summarises the application, purpose, content and structure of the Licensing Act 2003 (LA 2003) as it applies to England and...

25th Sep

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Standards of highway maintenance

The quality of highway maintenance required of those responsible for it depends almost entirely on the expected ordinary traffic on the highway in...

25th Sep

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Know-how—protection and licensing

What is know-how?‘Know-how’ is technical or practical knowledge resulting from research or experience and usually relates to the way something is...

25th Sep

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Royal Charters

What is a Royal Charter?The term 'Royal Charter' has transformed over time. Originally, a Royal Charter was a procedure by which the Crown could grant...

25th Sep

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Religion or belief, sex: teachers, school staff and other educational appointments

This Practice Note considers the interaction of provisions of the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010) with the provisions of the School Standards and...

25th Sep

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School transport and out-of-school trips

Home-to-school transport (early years) in EnglandLocal authorities in England may provide home-to-school transport for children in non-school early...

25th Sep

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Accidents in schools—liability in tort

Accidents happen in schoolsChildren are often injured without any fault on the part of any person. They are by definition young and inexperienced....

25th Sep

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Land transfers for new academy schools

This Practice Note applies only in England; there are no academies in Wales.Academy schools are created under the Academies Act 2010 (AcA 2010). An...

25th Sep

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Building Schools for the Future/Priority School Building Programme

This Practice Note considers the Building Schools for the Future government scheme the current Priority School Building Programme. It also looks at...

25th Sep

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Public sector equality duty

The public sector equality duty (PSED) as defined and set out in Part 11 of the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010) comprises:•a general equality duty—the...

25th Sep

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Charitable legacies—tax implications

It has been Government policy for centuries to encourage charitable giving. Tax relief plays a key role in this policy. Charities (defined as either...

25th Sep

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Tainted charity donations rules

The tainted charity donations rules, set out in Schedule 3 of the Finance Act 2011 (FA 2011), aim to deter the abuse of reliefs which are available in...

25th Sep

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Regulation—excepted or exempt charities

Charities Act 2011 (CA 2011), s 30 sets out the requirements for registering charities. Every charity must be registered unless they are an exempt...

25th Sep

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Regulation of exempt charities

Exempt charity means any institution that is within Charities Act 2011, Sch 3 (CA 2011). Examples of charities included in Sch 3 are:•many educational...

25th Sep

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Academies and property issues

A school in the maintained school sector can convert to independent academy status under the Academies Act 2010. Conversion arises once a conversion...

25th Sep

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Regulation of excepted charities

A charity may be excepted from registration if it:•is excepted by Order of the Charities Commission (and complies with any conditions), and•has a...

25th Sep

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Charity reporting and accounting

The requirements for reporting and accounting by charities are set out in sections 130–176, Part 8 Charity Accounts, Reports and Returns of the...

25th Sep

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Implementing and achieving effective governance in the public sector

What does effective governance mean in the public sector?The function of governance is to ensure that an organisation or partnership fulfils its...

25th Sep

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Failure to secure attendance at school

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on subjects impacted by the Coronavirus Act 2020 (CA 2020). CA 2020, ss 37–38, Sch 16 Pt...

26th Sep

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Change of name deed (child)

From: [insert child's previous forename and surname]To: [insert child's new forename and surname]This change of name Deed is made the [insert date and...

26th Sep

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Changing a child’s name—client guide

This document provides general guidance regarding changing a child’s name. Your family lawyer will be able to provide specific advice based on your...

26th Sep

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