This guidance note provides a comprehensive and up to date overview of powers to control anti-social behaviour under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, Reform of anti-social behaviour powers (2014), Part 1 Civil Injunctions and Part 2 Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

You really can’t buy a planning permission, the Supreme Court has said. Mark Lowe QC and Estelle Dehon report on a significant ruling in a case involving proposed community donations and the grant of planning permission for a wind turbine.

Kathryn Lawrance considers how local authorities can use their planning role to further the climate change agenda.

Helen Prandy sets out the key considerations when confidentiality rings are employed in procurement cases.

With many councils declaring a climate emergency, Victoria Barman examines the governance issues they face.

A 'fair hearing' in the family court includes the judge creating the appropriate atmosphere. Maria Scotland analyses a recent case where a judge was criticised for holding a hearing that was procedurally unfair.

A gliding club’s successful challenge to approval of a residential barn conversion under the GPDO may have potentially significant implications under the Human Rights Act, writes Jenny Wigley.

Rowan Clapp looks at the key points from the Information Commissioner’s opinion on live facial recognition technology, law enforcement and privacy.

Were the initial anxieties of public and private sector landowners about the Electronic Communications Code justified? James Nelson, Lillee Reid-Hunt and Nicholas Grundy QC examine its impact.

A recent Court of Appeal decision in relation to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) has significant implications - and some odd consequences, writes Christopher Cant.

A High Court judge has recently issued an important ruling concerning the application of heritage policies. Killian Garvey and Philip Robson examine the outcome.

Natalie Cross summarises important guidance on the approach to be taken to vulnerable witnesses and parties in the Family Courts.

Gareth Price discusses reasonable adjustments and s.15 claims in light of Northumberland NHS v. Ward.

The High Court has dismissed an equalities challenge brought by the trustees of the Central Gurdwara over the impact of a traffic management order on the Sikh Temple. Charles Streeten explains why.

Dr David Sykes analyses the role soft law plays the decision-making of local authorities and other local democratic institutions.

The Court of Appeal has dismissed legal challenges to the Waverley Local Plan. Wayne Beglan explains why.

Susan Wolf sets what organisations should bear in mind when considering whether something is 'business as usual' or an FOI request.

The Court of Appeal has provided some useful guidance on what might or might not constitute “failure to protect” when a child had been injured by another, writes Sarah Fahy.

From succession rules to paying upfront for remedial work, Christopher Skinner, Natalie Hurst and Victoria Smith round up the latest housing law cases.

James Findlay QC and Riccardo Calzavara report on an Upper Tribunal ruling on spent convictions and the ‘fit and proper person’ test for holding a property licence under the Housing Act 2004.

Ben Travers examines how public bodies can protect their interests when it comes to intellectual property.

Michael Grant discusses a recent County Court case concerning service of an outdated version of the prescribed Section 8 notice.

Tanya Edmonds looks at the uncertainty around Land Registry restrictions when social housing providers dispose of land.

Social housing providers should particularly be aware of a recent case in the context of subcontractor and novated consultant warranties in their favour. Zoe Stollard and Priscilla Hall discuss how, without careful drafting, the benefit of a later collateral warranty may expire at the same time as the earlier underlying Building Contract.

John Murray considers a recent case in which the Court reviewed a London borough's refusal to provide an applicant with temporary accommodation pending an outcome of his s.202 Housing Act 1996 review.

Adrian Davis examines Mr Justice Stewart’s decision in the High Court in which he dismissed an appeal against a county court judge’s refusal to extend time for bringing a homelessness appeal under section 204(2A) of the Housing Act 1996.

Elizabeth England examines issues around ADR, the failure to respond to a Letter of Claim and the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Disrepair claims.

A London borough recently succeeded in an important High Court challenge to the Secretary of State’s approach to immunity from enforcement action. Charles Streeten explains why.

As the general election kicks off, James Goudie QC highlights a 2017 High Court ruling on the status of 'purdah' and the business that can and cannot be conducted while it applies

John Roberts reports on a successful result obtained by a local authority in the Special Educational Needs Tribunal.

Melanie Pears and Tim Care examine a case where a claimant bidder argued that the defendant contracting authority should not have all the costs of its successful application to lift an automatic suspension.

A recent case reads as an object lesson in how not to make an application to the Court of Protection to authorise deprivation of liberty, writes Alex Ruck Keene.

Hayley Titchner outlines the main legal claims that employees suffering from work-related stress could pursue.

A recent ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union makes it clear that the ‘Right to be Forgotten’ in the context of Google searches has its limits, writes Ibrahim Hasan.

The Administrative Court has revisited the issue of the denial of social care support to persons subject to immigration control, and the line between local authority social care support under the Care Act 2014, and accommodation and support provided by the Home Office. Jonathan Auburn analyses the ruling.

The High Court has allowed a statutory challenge against the Secretary of State’s dismissal of an appeal in relation to a 1,200 dwelling scheme. Christopher Lockhart-Mummery QC and Heather Sargent explain why.

The Court of Appeal has provided clarification about the status of disability benefits in affordability cases, writes Matt Lewin.

A recent judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union should act as a reminder of the importance of adapting procurement to the needs of SMEs, writes Anja Beriro.

Anthony Vittadini highlights some of the keys to success when implementing public/private joint ventures and those involving property in particular.

The Court of Appeal recently overturned a High Court ruling and found that a claimant could serve an out of jurisdiction application against Google as part of a class action. Ibrahim Hasan examines the judgment.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) recently decided not to pursue a duty of candour case against an NHS trust due to a lack of evidence. Sarah Knight looks at the lessons to be learned.

Alastair Currie looks at the question of when it could be said that an employee’s belief that a disclosure is in the public interest is reasonable within the meaning of whistleblowing legislation.

Retrofit social housing is crucial to meet zero net emission targets. Nathan Bradberry explains what this opportunity involves for local authorities and registered providers.

Would it make sense for councils to manage registered providers' stock? Jonathan Jarvis looks at the opportunities presented by such arrangements, and explains how the hurdles can be overcome.

Charlotte Rawson and Ian Larkins provide an update on the latest housing law judgments that cover issues including a council's failure properly to consider a homeless man's medical conditions, the time limits for appealing financial penalties imposed under the Housing Act 2004, and whether an HMO licence can be transferred.

John Murray considers a recent case in which a court scrutinised an alleged breach of the Public Sector Equality Duty in the context of a claim for possession.

The path has been set for a new implied term that electrical safety standards are met. Elizabeth England sets out how the provisions will apply to private landlords and most private registered providers of accommodation.

David Smith comments on a recent change made to the Government's guidance for local housing authorities on houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), concerning the relationship between licensing and planning.

Robin Allen QC and Dee Masters, who run the www.ai-lawhub.com and tweet at @AILawHub, summarise the main points from their recent report on artificial intelligence and automated decision-making in government, warning that some local authorities could be acting in a discriminatory way.

Nagla Stevens considers the new accelerated procedure for appeals against the refusal or non-determination of planning applications.

The Court of Appeal recently rejected a legal challenge to a London borough’s award of leases for land on which structures that support large digital advertising screens are situated. Mari Roberts explains why.

A Christian doctor was recently dismissed for refusing to address transgender patients by their chosen pronoun. Nadjia Zychowicz reports on the Employment Tribunal’s subsequent ruling.

Hope Davis-McCallion examines how the Court of Protection approached deciding whether a woman had capacity to make decisions about the management of her diabetes.

The High Court has recently considered the parameters of Cafcass' functions, and a dispute between German nationals over the mother's move to the UK to live permanently. Georgina Dalton analyses the rulings.