‘Following Walker v Chelmsford City Council [2020] EWHC 635 (Admin), the present position is that the s.108(4)(j) power under the Environment Act 1995 does not entitle an authorised person to require a person to answer written questions and provide written answers. Under the power is s.108(4)(j), the questions must be asked orally whilst in-person and on the premises.’
Local Government Lawyer, 18th September 2025
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
