‘The High Court has granted permission for a claimant to challenge the lack of legal aid for appeals before an Independent Review Panel (IRP), the independent body that reviews the lawfulness of permanent exclusions.’
Local Government Lawyer, 29th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The central issue before the Supreme Court is R (Imam) v London Borough of Croydon (2023) UKSC 45, in which Judgment was given on 28 November 2023, was whether, and, if so, in what way, a local authority’s lack of financial or other resources should be taken into consideration when a Court is deciding whether to grant a Mandatory Order against the authority in order to enforce its undoubted statutory duty (paragraph 37) towards a homeless individual under Section 193(2) of the Housing Act 1996.’
Local Government Law, 29th November 2023
Source: local-government-law.11kbw.com
‘When it comes to job evaluation schemes and equal pay claims, where does the risk lie and what can be done to mitigate it? Sarah Lamont and Charlotte Rose explain.’
Local Government Lawyer, 28th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A council has rejected a multi-million pound scheme from a Jewish religious sect that would have allowed its members to use the London Underground.’
The Independent, 27th November 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Under the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023, which received Royal Assent on 20 July 2023, the Secretary of State has the power to set Minimum Service Levels (MSLs) for “relevant services” in the fields of health, transport, education, fire and rescue, border control, and nuclear decommissioning and radioactive waste management services. Christopher Grierson and Francesca Gallagher look at the key provisions.’
Local Government Lawyer, 24th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Charlotte Hadfield looks at the lessons to be learned from a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling.’
Local Government Lawyer, 24th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Anne Gerzon explains how the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 apply to the deemed grant of planning permission set out in the General Permitted Development Order 2015.’
Local Government Lawyer, 24th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A developer who neglected a listed mansion has been found guilty of ignoring a listed building notice for five years following a prosecution brought by Liverpool City Council.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority has set out its views on the opportunities – and risks – presented by artificial intelligence (AI).’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published two ‘working papers’ seeking feedback on its assessment of the use of landbanks, and how planning rules concerning zoning, consultations and local plan processes may be impacting competition and how new homes are delivered.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Three county court cases – all first instance judgments and non-binding, but each of interest, including the first two fitness for human habitation decisions that have come our way and a complicating decision on gas safety certificates and section 21 notices.
Nearly Legal, 19th November 2023
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
‘Law reform charity Justice has intervened on what it called a “principle of open justice”, to allege the Government wanted blanket anonymity for civil servants deemed ‘junior’ in documents disclosed in judicial review proceedings.’
Local Government Lawyer, 16th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The London South Employment Tribunal (EJ McLaren and lay members) has handed down judgment and written reasons in AB v Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames.’
Old Square Chambers, 19th October 2023
Source: oldsquare.co.uk
‘The High Court has granted leave to a local authority to make an application to change an eight-month old’s registered forename.’
Local Government Lawyer, 16th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A charity is threatening the Government with a judicial review over its biomass strategy, arguing that the plan, which is part of the effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions, is in breach of the Climate Change Act 2008.’
Local Government Lawyer, 15th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Pension trustees in the UK will have to take an extra step to recover a disputed overpayment, as the English Court of Appeal has recently ruled that the Pensions Ombudsman (PO) is not a “competent court” for such purpose.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th November 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Investigating allegations against staff is one of the most challenging issues for schools and colleges. Some lessons can be learned from a recent case, writes Joanne Moseley.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Elizabeth England, of Five Paper Chambers, runs through the key points of the latest Court of Appeal Japanese Knotweed case.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Almost a third of families with SEND children needing respite care have been failed by a council, according to a watchdog.’
BBC News, 12th November 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Court of Appeal will today conclude a three-day hearing on whether the courts can stay proceedings and require parties to engage in ADR as a condition of being able to continue their claims.’
Legal Futures, 10th November 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
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