The Daily Telegraph has reported that the Government does not intend to repeal the Human Rights Act (HRA) and introduce a British Bill of Rights in its place during this Parliament which is excellent news.
Jackson Review of Fixed Recoverable Costs
CLP made submissions to this important review in January. Here are our submissions:
Free Tibet Campaign



CLP took part in the Tea for Tibet campaign – for more details see: https://freetibet.org/teafortibet CLP raised over £240 over several days.
Doncaster MBC v SSCLG & AB
Doncaster MBC – v – Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government [SSCLG] & AB [2016] EWHC 2876 (Admin), 6 October 2016.
AB was granted planning permission for a Gypsy site in the Green Belt by a Planning Inspector. She had previously had two temporary permissions for the same site. The local authority challenged the decision.
Seek Help When Served With a Possession Claim
An example of why it’s so important to seek help when served with a possession claim – including accelerated proceedings.
In March this year, a young couple who were renting privately were served with an accelerated claim for possession.
Public Law in Public Spaces
Thanks to James Stark of Garden Court North Chambers for allowing us to provide a link to this paper he has written about the subject of Public Law in Public Spaces and especially about Public Spaces Protection Orders. This paper was first presented at the Public Law Project’s Manchester annual conference in a session entitled ‘Public Law in Public Spaces’.
Report Hate Crime
Congratulations to Herts Gypsy and Traveller Exchange who have now set up a specific website dealing with this vital matter. See their link here: http://reportracismgrt.com/
No Mad Laws – Labour Candidates
Jo Gregson of the Traveller Movement, a steering committee member of the No Mad Laws Campaign writes: https://www.nomadlaws.co.uk/news/81-labour-leadership-candidates-respond-to-no-mad-laws-campaign/
Success for client in Ghost case
Ms K applied as homeless to Birmingham City Council on the grounds that her mental health was being adversely affected by paranormal activity in her home.
Court of Appeal grants permission for second appeal in rent possession case
The defendant to possession proceedings in respect of an introductory tenancy consulted us two days before the adjourned possession hearing.




