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Council breached equality duty with library cuts

Surrey County Council breached its public sector equality duty by voting through a plan to replace professional librarians with volunteers, the High Court has ruled.

Time running out to establish old public rights of way

New developments and changes to rural life are bringing back the issue of public rights of way onto lawyers' desks as interested parties only have 13 years left to register historic rights, says Alec Samuels

Elderly woman didn't give 'true consent' to care home move

An elderly woman bullied by her son into moving into a care home had not given valid consent to the decision, the Court of Appeal has ruled.

Immigration: when is a rule not a rule?

Gregory Jones QC and Cain Ormondroyd examine when non-statutory guidance in immigration law can be relied on

Appeal judges reject 'reinterpretation' of nuisance laws

The Court of Appeal has rejected what Lord Justice Carnwath described as an “elaborate reinterpretation” by the High Court of the traditional approach to the law of nuisance.

Lord Neuberger sets limits on article 8 defence to possession proceedings

Courts should identify 'minority of cases' early

Environment update

The Court of Appeal's tough stance on nuisance places a burden on those considering buying a new home and the conveyancers advising them, says Adrienne Copithorne

Calling an attorney to account: what are my responsibilities?

Ashton Davies explains how executors can recover assets successfully and cost-effectively