Gain a comprehensive understanding of road infrastructure management with detailed insights into legislation, local authority responsibilities, and legal precedents. Discover practical advice on planning, maintenance, and dispute resolution to expertly handle matters related to public highways. Perfect for practitioners seeking a thorough grasp of legal approaches and solutions within local government frameworks.
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...
Obstruction of highwaysThe fundamental public right upon a highway is to pass and re-pass, and the obstruction of a highway can also be a criminal offence as well as a tort.Highway authorities are under a statutory duty to prevent, so far as possible, the stopping up or obstruction of highways in
Ownership of highway landThis Practice Note discusses the difference between highway land merely vested in the highway authority and highway land belonging completely to the authority. It summarises key cases and legislation including the Highways Act 1980 (HiA 1980) and the Local Government Act
If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some
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
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