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Divisional Court rejects reasons given by magistrates for finding prosecution in planning enforcement case was within time limits
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Divisional Court rejects Tesco judicial review challenge over criminal offences and food offered for sale after ‘use by’ date
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Divisional Court to consider application for suspension of ‘no recourse to public funds’ policy
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Divisional Court to consider initiation of proceedings for contempt of court in dispute with council where submissions were filed citing authorities that do not exist
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