Dangerous Dogs Sentencing Guidelines Published
May 15th, 2012 by Louise Humphreys
Following a 12 week consultation the Sentencing Council is publishing its new definitive guideline on dangerous dog offences. This guideline applies to all offenders aged 18 and over. It applies to all cases that are dealt with on or after 20 August ... continue reading...
Law Commission Consultation On Taxis & Private Hire Services
May 10th, 2012 by Louise Humphreys
In July 2011, the Law Commission agreed to undertake a law reform project on the law of taxis and private hire vehicles. The Commission has just published a consultation on proposed changes which will run until 10 August 2012. The Commission's state ... continue reading...
Certifying Time in Criminal Proceedings
May 3rd, 2012 by Louise Humphreys
A recent appeal decision has clarified the position with regard to the certification of time in criminal proceedings and also highlighted the need for all prosecutors to take great care when certifying a date under statutory provisions which have the ... continue reading...
The Importance of Timely Legal Advice
April 20th, 2012 by Louise Humphreys
We often have prospective clients approach us for advice after commencing legal proceedings or where they have received decisions adverse to them and they wish to challenge those decisions further, such as planning and enforcement appeals. Invariabl ... continue reading...
The Importance of Time
April 19th, 2012 by Louise Humphreys
Once again the importance of getting your dates right when dealing with court cases (or indeed any statutory appeal) is brought to the fore with the press reporting of the Government's latest attempts to deport Abu Qatada. You've probably read the r ... continue reading...
Documents revoked and replaced by The National Planning Policy Framework
April 19th, 2012 by Louise Humphreys
Planning Policy Statements / Guidance Date of Publication Planning Policy Statement 1: Delivering Sustainable Development 31 January 2005 Planning Policy Statement 1 Supplement: Planning and Climate Change 17 December 2007 Plann ... continue reading...
National Planning Policy Framework
April 4th, 2012 by Louise Humphreys
Much has been written about the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) since its publication on 27 March 2012 consigning as it did practically the entire collection of Planning Policy Guidance Notes (PPGs) & Planning Policy Statements (PPS) to the ... continue reading...
New Material in Written Representations Appeals - A Cautionary Tale
April 4th, 2012 by Louise Humphreys
The Court of Appeal - Ashley v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (29 March 2012) - has recently quashed a planning appeal decision because it considered that there was a breach of the rules of natural justice in the way in which ... continue reading...
Neighbourhood Planning Areas
March 23rd, 2012 by Louise Humphreys
With the upcoming commencement date for neighbourhood planning (6 April 2012), which will give local communities the power to plan and shape their neighbourhood, here's a brief look at how parished areas and non-parished areas can become designated a ... continue reading...
Planning in the Budget 2012
March 21st, 2012 by Louise Humphreys
The following is taken from the Budget 2012 documents available from the HM Treasury website: The Government is reforming the planning system so that it supports growth. The Government will publish the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) by th ... continue reading...
