Articles - DAC Beachcroft

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The Latest on HRA Claims: AB v Worcester County Council (‘WCC’) and Birmingham City Council (‘BCC’)

The Latest on HRA Claims: AB v Worcester County Council (‘WCC’) and Birmingham City Council (‘BCC’)

The recent High Court decision has been welcomed by local authorities and their legal representatives in determining if use of the Human Rights Act in ...

Vulnerability v A level playing field: A conundrum for the courts

Vulnerability v A level playing field: A conundrum for the courts

Following the introduction of a new Rule 1.6 and Practice Direction 1A (PD1A) into the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), there is concern on the part of de ...

DAC Beachcroft Secures Successful Strike Out Following CN & GN v Poole

DAC Beachcroft Secures Successful Strike Out Following CN & GN v Poole

The court struck out a “failure to remove claim” under CPR 4.3(2)(a) on the ground that the requirements for the imposition of a duty of care identifi ...

Is limitation still arguable in historic abuse claims?

Is limitation still arguable in historic abuse claims?

Following the recent court judgement in Dunn v Durham County Council, we look at whether a limitation defence may defeat a claim for historic abuse an ...

Has the roller coaster ride come to an end – the future of Social Services Negligence claims after CN GN v Poole?

Has the roller coaster ride come to an end – the future of Social Services Negligence claims after CN GN v Poole?

The Supreme Court's judgment in a recent abuse case took an in depth look at the action in negligence and whether assumption of responsibility can tak ...

Human Rights Act claims against Social Workers-The serious ramifications of breaching  Section 20 Children Act 1989

Human Rights Act claims against Social Workers-The serious ramifications of breaching Section 20 Children Act 1989

Local Authorities have recently seen a marked increase in claims alleging breach of the Human Rights Act where it is said that they have misused s20 o ...