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 Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a call for evidence to inform a new cross-government Mental Health Strategy for England....
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced the first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer modular courses under the new Lifelong...
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed the scope of an independent review into maternity and neonatal services at University...
The Association of Democratic Services Officers (ADSO) and Lawyers in Local Government (LLG) have welcomed the commitment in the King’s Speech to...
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...
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
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
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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