Adrian Davis examines the Court of Appeal’s decision in Smith v Khan upon the correct measure of general damages for trespass in unlawful eviction cases when a claimant does not pursue a claim for reinstatement to the property. The facts of Smith, described by the Court as “somewhat extraordinary”, are as follows. In June 2014, […]
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A claimant who made a judicial review claim in order to secure housing for her family under section 17 of the Children Act did not “succeed” in her claim when the authority then provided the housing. The High Court found that the authority reached the decision that they had a duty under section 17 independently […]
We are delighted to announce that Ruth Cabeza will be speaking at the 2018 Section of Family Law Fall CLE Conference in Tuscon, Arizona. For more details please click here
We are delighted to announce the arrival of Clare Cullen to Field Court Chambers. Clare is a civil and public law practitioner who specialises in housing, property and local government. She advises and represents public and private clients including local authorities and has appeared in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court. John […]
Between 1992 and 2005 the Claimant worked for the Defendant (his brother in law) renovating properties. He was not paid but he was assured that he would either be paid or receive a property of equivalent value to his work when the Defendant could afford to do so. The arrangement came to an end when […]
Field Court Chambers were delighted to see such a good turnout for last night’s Public Law Children seminar. Speakers Ruth Cabeza, Barry McAlinden and Anita Rao spoke to attendees about the latest developments in Adoption Law, Current issues in Fostering and tackled the ever developing area of Deprivation of Liberty & Children. If you would […]
We are delighted to announce the arrival of Alexander Campbell to Field Court Chambers. Alexander’s expertise primarily covers public law and property work and includes all aspects of social housing, community care, Court of Protection, human rights, equality and local government law. Alexander was called to the Bar in 2010 and has appeared before the […]
Appearing before Richards, Jackson and MacFarlane LLJ. Barry McAlinden and Anita Rao successfully appeared for the grandmother of 4 children in care proceedings in an appeal against a decision of HHJ Tolson QC. The appeal concerned the implementation of a care plan for placement of the children with the grandmother, under a care order, by […]
The case concerns the extent of local authorities powers to accommodate children under s. 20 of the Children Act 1989 in the face of objections by the parents. At trial, the judge followed the established authorities that such accommodation required informed consent and awarded damages of £10,000 to each parent for breach of their article […]
Sadly, Sir Henry died on 30th January following planned heart surgery. He was 81. Much has already been written about his prodigious achievements and deep humanity. There has been little mention, though, of his remarkable work in Albania over the last 8 or so years, tackling judicial corruption and promoting the rule of law. The […]