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Loss Of Amenity From The Presence Of Japanese Knotweed – The Final Final Word In Davies V Bridgend County Borough Council (2024)
Last year we reported on this case about whether a home owner could claim for ‘residual diminution in value’ from the encroachment of Japanese knotweed (JKW) from neighbouring land. We…

Terrorism And Protest – What Are The Most Common Offences And How Can You Defend Yourself
There has been a recent increase in the number protestors who are being prosecuted for terrorism related offences, including for activity taking place online and during the course of peaceful…


Can A Personal Representative Bring A Claim Under The Trust Of Land And Appointment Of Trustees Act 1996?
The Trust of Land Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) determines claims in respect to beneficial ownership of a property and associated issues such who owns what and whether a…

Listen To Mums: Ending The Postcode Lottery On Perinatal Care – A Report By The All-Party Parliamentary Group On Birth Trauma
The report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Birth Trauma was published yesterday, following a call for evidence from persons affected by a difficult birth experience and from experts…

Remember the Dead, Fight for the Living – International Workers’ Memorial Day 2024
International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), also known as International Commemoration Day (ICD) in some countries, is a day dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives or suffered injuries…