Government facing legal challenge over withdrawal of active travel statutory guidance – Local Government Lawyer

‘A judicial review challenge of the Department for Transport’s decision to withdraw active travel guidance supporting travel by foot and bicycle has been launched.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 12th January 2024

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New law requires 22% of cars sold in UK to be zero-emission – The Independent

Posted January 4th, 2024 in electricity, news, pollution, road traffic, transport by sally

‘New rules requiring car manufacturers to sell a minimum proportion of zero-emission vehicles has come into force, according to the government’s Department for Transport (DfT).’

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The Independent, 4th January 2024

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UK anti-strike rules may breach international law, MPs and peers warn – The Guardian

‘Workers in some public sector jobs will be completely prevented from striking under restrictive rules that may breach international law, parliament’s watchdog on human rights has said.’

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The Guardian, 28th November 2023

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Council rejects Jewish sect’s planning application that would finally allow them to travel on the London Underground – The Independent

Posted November 28th, 2023 in human tissue, Judaism, local government, London, news, planning, transport by tracey

‘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.’

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The Independent, 27th November 2023

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UK autonomous vehicles law announcement anticipated – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 3rd, 2023 in artificial intelligence, Law Commission, news, road safety, transport by tracey

‘Future demand for autonomous vehicles will be significantly influenced by the extent to which legislators can simultaneously promote innovation and flexibility while addressing safety concerns in the rules they write, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 2nd November 2023

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‘Archaic’ UK law needs urgent update for self-driving vehicles, MPs say – OUT-LAW.com

‘The UK’s reputation as a “trailblazer” in the development of self-driving vehicles is at risk unless new laws are passed as a matter of urgency to better support their testing and commercialisation, a committee of MPs has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 15th September 2023

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Transport for London bans ‘unhealthy’ artisan cheese advert – BBC News

Posted September 12th, 2023 in advertising, food, health, London, news, transport by tracey

‘An advert featuring an artisan cheese has been banned on London’s transport network as it has been deemed too unhealthy.’

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BBC News, 11th September 2023

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Transport Secretary wins Supreme Court appeal over determinations on certificates of appropriate alternative development -Local Government Lawyer

‘The Supreme Court has allowed an appeal by the Secretary of State for Transport over the way in which compensation is calculated for land compulsory purchased for Birmingham’s Curzon Street HS2 station.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 10th August 2023

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Highways in a Climate Crisis – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

Posted August 3rd, 2023 in chambers articles, climate change, news, roads, transport by sally

‘The judgment may not be the final word, given a stated intention to ask the Court of Appeal to reconsider this matter. However the decision makes interesting reading on the important issue of how transport links can be promoted in light of the climate crisis – and gives a clear steer to follow for the time being.’

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4-5 Gray's Inn Square, 27th July 2023

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HS2 Euston tunnellers given suspended sentences after retrial – The Guardian

‘Six environmental activists who underwent a retrial over charges related to tunnelling near Euston station in London in protest against HS2 have been sentenced.’

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The Guardian, 1st August 2023

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Environmental Law News Update – Six Pump Court

‘Following judgment on 24 July, the High Court, in an oral hearing, confirmed its decision on papers that ClientEarth, a non-profit environmental law organisation, with a minority shareholding in Shell Plc, a multinational oil and gas company, failed to establish a prima facie case in its derivative claim against Shell’s Directors regarding the company’s climate change risk management strategy.’

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Six Pump Court, 31st July 2023

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Great grandmother had legs amputated after she was dragged under bus when driver refused to let her on – The Independent

‘An 83 year-old woman lost both her legs when she was dragged under a bus when the driver refused to let her on.’

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The Independent, 28th July 2023

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Croydon tram operator and TfL fined £14m over deadly 2016 crash – The Guardian

Posted July 28th, 2023 in accidents, fines, health & safety, London, news, railways, transport by sally

‘Transport for London and the operator of the Croydon tram have been fined a total of £14m for safety failings leading up to the 2016 crash in which seven people died.’

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The Guardian, 27th July 2023

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Protests: Police powers to stop new tactics come into effect – BBC News

‘New measures aimed at curbing protest methods often used by environmental groups have come into effect.’

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BBC News, 2nd July 2023

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Advertising watchdog bans Hyundai and Toyota electric car ads – The Guardian

Posted June 28th, 2023 in advertising, complaints, news, ombudsmen, transport by sally

‘The UK advertising watchdog has banned campaigns by Toyota and Hyundai for exaggerating the speed at which electric cars can be charged and misleading consumers about the availability of rapid-charging points across the UK and Ireland.’

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The Guardian, 28th June 2023

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Driver of Croydon tram in fatal 2016 crash cleared by Old Bailey jury – The Guardian

Posted June 20th, 2023 in health & safety, news, railways, transport by sally

‘The driver in the Croydon tram crash that killed seven people has been found not guilty of failing to take reasonable care of his passengers.’

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The Guardian, 19th June 2023

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Ministers face legal challenge over cuts to walking and cycling investment in England – The Guardian

‘The government faces a legal challenge to its decision to cut investment in walking and cycling in England, over claims that the move bypassed legal processes and risks scuppering commitments over the climate emergency and air pollution.’

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The Guardian, 5th June 2023

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Intoxicated train driver went through Birmingham New Street red light – BBC News

Posted May 26th, 2023 in community service, drunk in charge, news, sentencing, transport by tracey

‘A train driver who “recklessly” went through a red light while intoxicated has been given an 18-month community order.’

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BBC News, 25th May 2023

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New powers to curb strike disruption approved by MPs – BBC News

Posted January 31st, 2023 in bills, emergency services, industrial action, news, trade unions, transport by tracey

‘MPs have backed plans aimed at enforcing minimum service levels for some sectors during strikes.’

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BBC News, 31st January 2023

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Jet Skis: New rules crack down on reckless water scooter use – BBC News

Posted January 30th, 2023 in animals, birds, environmental protection, licensing, news, transport, water by tracey

‘Welsh wildlife experts have welcomed measures to crack down on reckless water scooter use.’

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BBC News, 29th January 2023

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