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Breach of legitimate expectation: an unambiguous promise

Sioned Wyn Roberts and Toby Vanhegan comment on the role of legitimate expectation in a successful judicial review involvng a domestic violence survivor and her child

Overcrowded families

When is a highway not a highway?

Michael Orlik comments on an appeal ruling giving guidance on how to save a planning permission with a problematical condition

HRA review a 'giant leap backwards'

An independent review of the Human Rights Act was announced today but Amnesty International warned of a 'giant leap backwards'

Government 'unlawfully' tried to overrule parliament's intentions

A legal challenge is being brought against the government by BDB Pitmans for deciding to abandon laws passed by parliament

Homeless man failed by London council

A homeless man denied accommodation by his local authority has won a judicial review against the London Borough of Islington after it failed to follow due process

Suing the property professionals

Alec Samuels considers who is potentially liable for defective buildings and refurbishment in light of the Grenfell Tower inquiry

Talking to the Lead

A legal duty of candour on public authorities and officials would reflect a new era openness, says Rhian Greaves