Judicial review is a vital mechanism for ensuring accountability and legality in local government decisions. This topic provides essential insights and practical guidance for legal practitioners navigating the intricacies of challenging administrative actions.
This week's edition of Local Government weekly highlights includes coverage of public procurement, including case reports on the latest judgments in...
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published letters from the Deputy Director for Local Government Reorganisation,...
Ofqual has published its first Chief Regulator’s Rebuke to WJEC CBAC Ltd (WJEC) for serious breaches of its conditions of recognition affecting four...
A round-up of the latest news from the Housing Ombudsman Service (HOS), including the publication of its 2026–27 Business Plan, which confirms a...
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...
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
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
Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin
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