Stay informed with the latest developments and materials crucial for local government law. This resource offers a comprehensive overview of key changes and updates, equipping practitioners with the knowledge needed to stay ahead in this dynamic field.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published updated details of readiness checks conducted for Mayoral Strategic...
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will ask its governing body on 28 April 2026 to approve proposed changes to the Fitness to Practise rules...
The Department for Education (DfE) and Ofqual have initiated parallel consultations on new post-16 vocational and technical qualifications, which are...
Planning analysis: In Ocean One Hundred v New Forest National Park Authority, the Court of Appeal allowed an appeal against the New Forest National...
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
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
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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