Following the
excitement of the long election campaign and result, I wanted to reflect on one
very promising ministerial appointment. This concerns new Attorney General,
Richard Hermer KC.
Lawyers who act for tenant’s in housing conditions cases need
to be aware of and to understand the rules on allocation. Special rules apply because
of the difficult nature of the cases, which normally involve an application for
Specific…
Steve Cornforth ConsultancyHousing Law, Practice and Procedure and CostsWhat was once, and still is, my blog page is now the main web page for the Steve Cornforth ConsultancyThis is where I will be posting news about new events, updates…
I am wondering if I can pursue a personal injury claim
against the Prime Minister. This is for injuries suffered by my chin as it hit
the floor this morning during his excruciating speech about Rwanda. Enough has
been said…
Housing conditions cases can often include a claim
for Personal Injuries whether arising out of an accident or, more often, health
related issues. So if someone falls down the stairs and…
It was a privilege, earlier this month, to speak at the
opening event of the 50th anniversary celebrations for the Vauxhall Law Centre
in Liverpool. I was Solicitor at the Law Centre from 1980 – 1983. It is a…
I spent a happy (?) evening last night watching MPs debate the Illegal Migration Bill. Some of the rhetoric on the government side was stomach turning, including the Home Secretary’s insistence on referring to a potential 100 million asylum seekers…
There has been a lot said about condensation and mould following the tragic case of Awaab Ishak. I am not intending to comment on that particular case here, apart from this – how this can have happened in the…
On Tuesday 27th September 2022, a record 285 lawyers took part in the Liverpool Legal Walk around the Liverpool City Centre and waterfront. They gathered at the QEII Law Courts and made their way around the city, along the Royal Albert…