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We previously reported on a case deemed to be amongst the most important of this century so far. The judgment released yesterday declared that the Government is in breach of the EU Air Quality Directive.
The Supreme Court confirmed that because of the breach “the way is open to immediate action at national or European level”. This is an important decision. The decision opens the path for the European Commission to bring infringement action against the UK. More importantly it allays fears that the court might shy away from the enforcement of European directives relating to the environment leaving the only recourse at EU level. The Court of Appeal had decided that “this is a matter for enforcement at European level, rather than domestic level”.
The matter has been referred to the CJEU before a decision is made as to further action to enforce the law.
Following an MP debate on 5 November 2019, the government is due to release long-awaited guidance as to how it intends to protect workers in the retail industry against violence, harassment and abuse.
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On 14 January 2019 a Capped Costs Pilot Scheme was introduced in the Leeds and Manchester Business and Property Courts, and has been set to run for two years.
In a lengthy majority judgment accompanied by two powerful dissenting opinions, the Supreme Court found yesterday that land acquired and held for statutory purposes cannot be registered as a village green where that registration is incompatible with the statutory purpose for which it is held.
Statistics released by Eaton indicate that 1 in 4 Universities have received complaints about fire safety issues or building evacuation procedures from students, staff or members of the public in the last 5 years.
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