Public procurement is a cornerstone of local government operations, demanding precision and adherence to legal standards. This topic offers practical guidance for legal practitioners to ensure compliance and efficiency in procurement processes.
Can a local housing authority determine the suitability of offered accommodation if it has not prepared a lawful assessment under section 189A(1) of the Housing Act 1996?
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...
The standstill periodWhat is the standstill period?When a contracting authority reaches its decision on the award of a public contract subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015), SI 2015/102, it must hold a standstill period. This is a mandatory period where the contracting
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
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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