BAILII England & Wales Recent Decisions

Family Court Decision: A & Z Re Service Out; MPS; LSPO

The Family Court has issued a decision in the case of A & Z, concerning service out of the jurisdiction and related proceedings. The judgment addresses applications for permission to set aside an order for service by email, applications to stay proceedings, and applications for maintenance pending suit and legal services payment orders.

Perrin v North Devon District Council - Judicial Review of Planning Permission

The High Court of Justice (Administrative Court) has issued a judgment regarding a judicial review application concerning planning permission granted by North Devon District Council. The case, Perrin v North Devon District Council, involved a challenge to the council's decision to grant permission for residential development.

T (Inherent Jurisdiction: Deprivation of Liberty) - Court of Appeal Case

The Court of Appeal allowed an appeal concerning the inherent jurisdiction and deprivation of liberty for a 17-year-old in local authority care. The case addresses the High Court's authority to authorize such deprivations for vulnerable individuals.

Court of Protection: Nottinghamshire County Council v JW

The Court of Protection has issued a judgment in the case of Nottinghamshire County Council v JW. The court determined that JW has capacity in all material areas of decision-making. This judgment follows a lengthy procedural history and addresses fundamental capacity questions.

Chambi v Aristodemou Guest Supplies Ltd - Unfair Prejudice Petition

The High Court of Justice has issued a judgment in the case of Chambi v Aristodemou & Guest Supplies Intl Ltd. This judgment follows a preliminary issue determined in July 2024 regarding the petitioner's shareholding status. The court has now proceeded to hear the issues of liability and remedy concerning an unfair prejudice petition.