Pontins served ‘unlawful act notice’ over discrimination against Irish Travellers – The Guardian

Posted February 15th, 2024 in holidays, Ireland, news, race discrimination, travellers by sally

‘The holiday park operator Pontins has been served with an “unlawful act notice” after an investigation by the equality watchdog found multiple instances of race discrimination against Irish Travellers.’

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The Guardian, 15th February 2024

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Case Comment – Wolverhampton City Council and others v London Gypsies and Travellers and others – UKSC Blog

Posted February 14th, 2024 in appeals, injunctions, local government, news, Supreme Court, travellers by sally

‘In this post, Emma Pinkerton, a Partner in the Real Estate Disputes team at CMS, comments on the Supreme Court’s decision in Wolverhampton City Council and others v London Gypsies and Travellers and others [2023] UKSC 47, which was handed down on 29 November 2023.’

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UKSC Blog, 12th February 2024

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A newcomer to the world of injunctions – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted December 20th, 2023 in appeals, human rights, injunctions, local government, news, Supreme Court, travellers by sally

‘The appeal in Wolverhampton City Council and others v London Gypsies and Travellers and others [2023] UKSC 47 concerned injunctions obtained by over 38 different local authorities between 2015 and 2020 to prevent unauthorised encampments by Gypsies and Travellers. These “newcomer injunctions” as they are known, are a wholly new form of injunction, granted without prior notice, against persons unidentified at time of the grant of the injunction and who have not yet performed, or even threatened to perform the acts which the injunction prohibits. They therefore apply “to potentially anyone in the world”.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 19th December 2023

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A newcomer to the world of injunctions – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted December 19th, 2023 in injunctions, local government, news, travellers by tracey

‘The appeal in Wolverhampton City Council and others v London Gypsies and Travellers and others [2023] UKSC 47 concerned injunctions obtained by over 38 different local authorities between 2015 and 2020 to prevent unauthorised encampments by Gypsies and Travellers. These “newcomer injunctions” as they are known, are a wholly new form of injunction, granted without prior notice, against persons unidentified at time of the grant of the injunction and who have not yet performed, or even threatened to perform the acts which the injunction prohibits. They therefore apply “to potentially anyone in the world” [143(i)]. Local authorities sought to use such injunctions, due to the inefficacy of obtaining an injunction against named Gypsies or Travellers who, by the time proceedings have commenced, have left, and been replaced by another group, against whom the injunction has no effect.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 19th December 2023

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Supreme Court puts conditions on injunctions against travellers – OUT-LAW.com

Posted December 4th, 2023 in appeals, disclosure, injunctions, local government, news, Supreme Court, travellers by tracey

‘Local authorities in England seeking court injunctions to prohibit unauthorised encampments on land they own must disclose to the courts any arguments gypsies and travellers might raise in opposition to their applications, the UK Supreme Court has ruled.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 4th December 2023

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Man with Traveller heritage compensated after Conservative club refused to host christening party – The Guardian

Posted September 1st, 2023 in compensation, equality, news, race discrimination, travellers by sally

‘A man barred from booking a christening party for his baby daughter at a Conservative club because of his Irish Traveller heritage has been awarded compensation after bringing a claim for racial discrimination.’

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The Guardian, 1st September 2023

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Borough secures High Court injunction against several defendants over site where caravans are parked – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 1st, 2023 in injunctions, local government, news, planning, travellers by sally

‘The High Court has granted Waverley Borough Council an injunction against most defendants in a case concerning caravans parked on a site without planning permission.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 1st September 2023

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Gypsy, Roma and Travellers suffer ‘persistent’ discrimination in UK – The Guardian

Posted May 25th, 2023 in hate crime, minorities, news, racism, travellers by tracey

‘There is “troublingly persistent” levels of discrimination against Gypsy, Roma and Travellers (GRT) in the UK, an expert group from Europe’s leading human rights body has found.’

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The Guardian, 25th May 2023

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Court of Appeal quashes council direction requiring travellers to leave site – Local Government Lawyer

Posted April 21st, 2023 in appeals, judicial review, local government, news, notification, travellers by tracey

‘Thanet District Council failed to give notice to a Pavee Traveller and her family that it had withdrawn consent for them to stay on land at Ramsgate Port in Kent, before issuing a direction demanding they leave, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 21st April 2023

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Case Preview: Wolverhampton City Council and others v London Gypsies and Travellers and others – UKSC Blog

Posted February 7th, 2023 in injunctions, local government, news, Supreme Court, travellers, trespass by sally

‘In this post, Frankie McPeanne, a trainee solicitor, and Emma Pinkerton, a Partner, both in the Real Estate Disputes team at CMS, preview the decision awaited from the Supreme Court in Wolverhampton City Council and others (Respondents) v London Gypsies and Travellers and others (Appellants), which is due to be heard on 8 February 2023.’

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UKSC Blog, 6th February 2023

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Members of the Traveller community visit the Old Bailey – Courts & Tribunals Judiciary

Posted January 9th, 2023 in courts, news, travellers by tracey

‘At the end of November 2022, HHJ Dafna Spiro, a Diversity and Community Relations Judge (DCRJ), and HHJ Angela Rafferty KC hosted a group of young people from the Traveller community at the Old Bailey. Planning for the trip began back in May 2022, with HHJ Beccy Trowler KC and June Warwick also playing a key role. HHJ Spiro and HHJ Rafferty were joined by June, a barrister at Rose Court Chambers, herself from the Traveller community. Six young people joined the visit, accompanied by three adults from Friends, Families & Travellers (FFT), a charity that works to end racism and discrimination against Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people.’

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Courts & Tribunals Judiciary, 5th January 2023

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The planning definition of ‘Gypsies and Travellers’ – Local Government Lawyer

‘Aileen McColgan KC examines a Court of Appeal ruling that the Government’s planning definition of “gypsies and travellers” was unlawfully discriminatory.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 16th December 2022

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Government planning definition of “gypsies and travellers” unlawfully discriminatory, Court of Appeal rules – Local Government Lawyer

‘A decision on a planning application made by settled Travellers by North West Leicestershire District Council and the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities has been quashed by the Court of Appeal.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 9th November 2022

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Kent council fights off JR of caravan removal action – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 14th, 2022 in children, judicial review, local government, news, travellers by tracey

‘The High Court has rejected a judicial review brought over whether Thanet District Council was right to serve direction notices on people living in caravans at Ramsgate port.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 14th July 2022

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Councils win appeal over final injunctions against unauthorised encampment and prevention of newcomers occupying land – Local Government Lawyer

Posted January 14th, 2022 in appeals, injunctions, local government, news, travellers, trespass by tracey

‘A High Court judge was wrong to hold that the court cannot grant final injunctions against unauthorised encampment that prevent newcomers from occupying and trespassing on land, the Court of Appeal has said.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 13th January 2022

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‘A massive injustice’: 10 years on from Dale Farm evictions, pain and trauma remain – The Guardian

Posted October 22nd, 2021 in homelessness, housing, local government, news, repossession, travellers by sally

‘On the day residents of Dale Farm, then one of the largest unauthorised Traveller sites in Europe, were due to be evicted a decade ago, pupils at the nearby primary school were handed special stones they could squeeze as they walked into their morning assembly. The teachers wanted to remind everyone that the school remained a safe and welcoming place.’

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The Guardian, 21st October 2021

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Government says discrimination against black people and Travellers ‘objectively justified’ with new laws – The Independent

‘Discrimination against black people and Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in a controversial suite of new laws is “objectively justified”, the government has claimed.’

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The Independent, 13th September 2021

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Ofcom accused of institutional racism over Dispatches Traveller episode – The Guardian

Posted September 2nd, 2021 in codes of practice, complaints, media, news, racism, travellers by sally

‘The Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) community has accused Ofcom of institutional racism over a decision to clear a controversial Channel 4 documentary about Traveller crime.’

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The Guardian, 1st September 2021

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Police bill risks criminalising homeless people, warn UK charities – The Guardian

‘Leading homelessness charities have made an unprecedented joint plea to UK ministers to reconsider the police and crime bill, warning it could in effect criminalise large numbers of people simply for being homeless.’

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The Guardian, 8th July 2021

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Elections and compulsory photo ID – what effect will it have on Gypsies and Irish Travellers? – Each Other

Posted May 21st, 2021 in bills, elections, equality, human rights, identification, news, travellers by tracey

‘At the annual Queen’s Speech last week, the controversial Electoral Integrity Bill was announced. If passed, it means that voters will need to produce a valid form of photo ID when they cast their vote. The government rationale behind the legislation is to secure trust and prevent fraud in UK voting systems. It is thought the legislation will be in place by next year. Despite being routinely practiced in many countries, including Northern Ireland and the United States, this type of legislation has been criticised for deterring voters and, more problematically, disenfranchising poorer, minority and elderly voters. This is due to the fact that procuring approved forms of identification can be expensive and time consuming.’

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Each Other, 20th May 2021

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