May 2nd, 2017
The case of R (on the application of) XC v London Borough of Southwark, brought to attention a case where the Local Authority’s allocation policy was held to be indirectly discriminate but justified and lawful.
Read more...May 2nd, 2017
A recent report by the national homeless charity Crisis, has found that Councils across England and Wales are targeting rough sleepers with antisocial behaviour measures such as Criminal Behavioural Orders (CBO’s) and Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO’s).
Read more...April 26th, 2017
The debate surrounding the introduction of a “no-fault” divorce in the English justice system is one that has been ongoing for several years and is not slowing down.
Read more...April 18th, 2017
In this case the Court of Appeal ruled that the long-term partner of a deceased council tenant was not qualified to succeed the tenancy where the relationship was briefly interrupted.
Read more...April 11th, 2017
With the Prison and Courts Bill 2016-17 currently being discussed in Parliament, debate is ongoing about what protection should be offered to prisoners suffering from mental health issues.
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