Workplace Fatalities - Criminal Proceedings

October 19th, 2011 by Louise Humphreys

One of the most difficult issues which arises for both families and employers affected by a work-related fatality is the length of time which the criminal legal process can take. Timescales of three years plus are not uncommon and the ramifications f ... continue reading...

Judicial Review - Costs Update

October 7th, 2011 by Louise Humphreys

The general rule in legal proceedings is that the losing party pays the winning parties' legal costs. However, a different rule has been applied in judicial review proceedings in cases where a public body concedes the claim shortly after legal proce ... continue reading...

Councillors, Pre-determination & Planning

October 4th, 2011 by Louise Humphreys

According to reports in last week's Planning magazine, almost two-thirds of councillors believe that changes contained in the Localism Bill will allow them to state in advance how they will vote at committee meetings. The current rules on pre-determ ... continue reading...