Time
Cost
- £95 + VAT / Free to clients
About this seminar
On 18 June 2009 the Court of Appeal decided that Housing Associations can be subject to the Human Rights Act and Judicial Review challenges. This applies in relation to their Housing Management functions. This was the outcome of the long awaited decision in R (Weaver) –v- London and Quadrant Housing Trust.
In our e-briefing sent on 19 June 2009 we highlighted some of the legal and practical issues resulting from Weaver. Housing associations can now expect frequent challenges to any possession proceedings where the Court has no discretion.
In view of the significant impact the Weaver decision will have on housing associations both through Human Rights Act type defences being raised in the County Court and through judicial review in the High Court, we have organised a special training session.
Speakers
We are delighted that guest speaker, Christopher Baker, Senior barrister from Arden Chambers will also be attending. Christopher Baker represented London and Quadrant Housing Trust in the Weaver Appeal. Christopher will be covering the legal aspects of the Weaver case and Judicial Review procedures. Helen Tucker, our Housing Litigation Partner will also be speaking on practical issues and implications and the types of cases and procedures where Housing Associations may be vulnerable.
Who should attend?
- Housing managers, housing directors and officers with responsibility for policy or risk
- Although principally aimed at Housing Associations (because local authorities and ALMOs have always been subject to judicial review in respect of all their functions), other social housing providers may wish to attend for a refresher on judicial review processes and procedures.