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Judicial Review dismissed – Decision upheld to allow prosecution of Clearsprings Ready Homes for housing standards breach in asylum support accommodation

Thursday 2 Jan 2025

…Harrison KC, leading Tim Baldwin, were instructed by Swindon Borough Council, the Interested Party and prosecution authority in this case, which is of significant public importance concerning the enforcement of…

Inquest jury finds vulnerable man died as a result of “inadequate care” in police custody

Tuesday 31 Dec 2013

…clinical governance when police authorities contract out their healthcare services to private contractors. Tim Baldwin represented the family of the late Robert Edwards at the inquest. He was instructed by…

Court of Appeal rules on the requirements of a valid notice to end an introductory tenancy

Thursday 23 Mar 2017

Tim Baldwin said after the judgment: “It was important that this issue be resolved and it is notable that following the hearing before DJ Sterlini in 2014 the London Borough…

Amendments introduced by Renters (Reform) Bill extend liability for Rent Repayment Orders “RRO” to Superior Landlords

Friday 8 Dec 2023

Edward Fitzpatrick and Tim Baldwin were instructed by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to assist with formulating instructions to Parliamentary Counsel on the Government’s amendments to Chapter 4…

Court of Appeal quashes indeterminate prison sentence and makes hospital order under the Mental Health Act

Thursday 4 Feb 2016

…section 37 of the Mental Health Act 1983, subject to a section 41 restriction. Tim Baldwin represented the appellant. Commenting on the case, Tim said, “This case demonstrates the difficulty…

Open Justice and the Mental Health Tribunal: Maher v FTT

Tuesday 30 May 2023

…Victim Liaison Officer immediately. In reality, it took over a year for a Victim Liaison Officer to be assigned, during which time the claimant was not provided with prompt or…

Successful appeal of finding that former asylum seeker was not a “vulnerable” homeless person

Monday 16 Jun 2014

…section 204 appeal, dismissed the 204A appeal but made no order as to costs on that appeal. Tim Baldwin representing Mr Qoraishi said: “It was a pleasure to represent Mr…

Legal Aid Agency settles the case on the correct application of legal aid statutory charges in damages cases and test cases

Tuesday 10 Jul 2018

Tim Baldwin represented the claimant where Legal Aid Agency has settled the case of Zewdu v Director of Legal Aid Casework CO/81/2018 (see previous news item here), which was listed…

High court stops London council from blocking access to social housing for the homeless

Monday 22 Jun 2015

Baldwin, instructed by Jayesh Kunwardia at Hodge Jones & Allen solicitors. Jan Luba QC and Tim Baldwin are both members of the Garden Court Housing Team. Read the full judgment….

The duty to consult in community care cases

Wednesday 27 Apr 2011

Stephen Knafler QC and Tim Baldwin appeared for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, which finally won its long-running dispute with Buckinghamshire County Council in the Court of Appeal:…

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