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The Department for Education has updated its implementation plan for post-16 qualification reform in England. The update provides revised milestones...
The County Councils Network (CCN) has published a letter to the Local Government Minister following the government’s decision to review the local...
The Office for Students (OfS) has launched a consultation on guidance for new conditions E11 and E12 applying to universities and other higher...
Law360, London: Human resources software company, MHR International UK Ltd, has brought proceedings against the government-funded National Heritage...
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...
Structure of local governmentThere are some basic elements of local authorities that tend to be overlooked by new members (councillors) and new officers alike, including lawyers.Structure and purpose of local authoritiesLocal authorities are organisations, created by statute as single legal
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
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
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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