BSA
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Failure to Remove & Building Safety: Major Cases Testing UK Local Authority Liability
Abstract With an emphasis on ‘failure to remove’ cases, planning and environmental issues, and building safety and homelessness obligations, this article explores the changing terrain of public liability claims against UK local authorities. Finch v. Surrey County Council [2024] (scope 3 emissions in environmental impact assessments), R (Moakes) v. Canterbury City Council [2025] (procedural fairness…
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Unveiling The Depths: Scope And Implications Of Preliminary Inquiry Under BNSS
ABSTRACT The criminal Justice system adopts new procedures with the changing needs of society. With the revision of the new criminal laws, the concept of preliminary enquiry before the registration of FIR came to be codified under section 173(3) of BNSS. As the provision departs from the earlier concept enunciated in Lalita Kumari, it was…