Explore the nuances of local authority prosecutions, where legal expertise is paramount in upholding justice and regulatory compliance. This topic offers practical guidance for effectively managing and defending prosecutions within the local government context.
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...
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
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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