On 30 October 2026, the First Division of the Inner House of the Court of Session allowed appeals by the Scottish Ministers against two decisions […] ...
Submissions have been filed on behalf of the Essex Planning Officers Association1 (“EPOA”) in support of the challenge – brought by the NGO Rights: Community: Action – to the recent written ...
In a ground-breaking decision handed down today, the Supreme Court has ruled that the grant of planning permission for oil production in Surrey was unlawful for failing to assess the ‘downstream’ ...
The Mental Capacity Act 2005, more than 17 years after its enactment, still has the power to confound even the most seasoned legal professional. Cornerstone Barristers Court of Protection team is ...
1. The Court of Appeal’s judgment in Bramshill v SSHCLG [2021] EWCA Civ 320 addresses the interpretation and application of policies in the National Planning Policy Framework (“NPPF”) against the ...
1. Fraud in the Social Housing Sector 2. Tenancy Procured by False Statement 3. Misuse of Property 4. Only or Principal Home/Succession 5. Civil Financial Remedies 6. Investigation and Evidence 7.
Legal challenge to the controversial new underground coal mine at Whitehaven in Cumbria, brought by local community group South Lakeland Action on Climate Change – Towards Transition (“SLACC”) and ...
The Renters (Reform) Bill proposes sweeping amendments to the law that will govern most residential tenancies in England. Alistair Cantor examines one important aspect of the proposed changes – the ...
Join the experts for Cornerstone Climate Month 2025, the masterclass on how the changing climate is changing the law. Throughout September we’ll be hosting a series of free training webinars exploring ...
In R (Simpson) v NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board [2024] EWHC 3063 (Admin), the Claimant challenged the assessment of her needs and the provision of services as part of her package of NHS ...
A small community group, South Lakes Action on Climate Change – towards transition (“SLACC”), today served grounds for statutory review of the controversial decision of the Secretary of State to grant ...
Cornerstone Barristers are thrilled to be recognised again as a Top Tier set for Social Housing and Licensing, as well as highly recommended as a leading set for Planning. This impressive achievement ...