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Workshop: Public law

Parties to judicial review proceedings should make clear their intention to settle at the 'earliest opportunity if they want to avoid adverse costs orders, says Sarah Sackman

Behind bars | Means-tested legal aid in extradition cases under fire

The High Court has attacked several aspects of 'the means test – from unacceptable delays to 'awkward documents, says Jeannie Mackie

Appeal judges set strict test for EIAs

Not required in 'all cases' where assessments would influence planning decisions, Pill LJ says

Licensing update

Professor Roy Light reviews the latest legislation and statutory guidance, consultations on taxis and gambling, 'and cases involving incorrect guidance on closure 'notices and council licensing fees

Judges reminded to correctly assess right to family life in extradition cases

Children's rights 'a primary' consideration where their interests are indirectly affected

Residential property update

Janet Armstrong-Fox reviews recent cases on rights of way, nuisance and party walls, as well as the Access 'to Neighbouring Land Act

High Court blocks plans to split up Conan Doyle house

Legal flaws in council decision to grant planning permission, Cranston J says

Local government update: judicial review, freedom of information, planning

Peter Hill and Rebecca Hazledine consider 'the community right to challenge, 'post-legislative scrutiny of the Freedom of Information Act, 'the National Planning 'Policy Framework and 'forthcoming legislation