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Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud is a new title explaining the civil and criminal law, including evidence gathering, pertaining to social housing fraud.According to government estimates, at least 100,000 social housing properties are the subject of housing fraud. In response to this, the Government introduced the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act. The Act has made tenancy fraud a criminal matter and local authorities have the power to prosecute those who unlawfully sublet their social housing.Key changes in the Act included:- Ensuring that assured tenants (who are not shared ownership lessees) lose their security of tenure if they have sub-let or parted with possession of their property.- Allowing social landlords to seek a money judgment against tenants in respect of any lawful profit made as a result of sub-letting their social housing tenancy.- Introducing civil Unlawful Profit Orders (UPO) that will apply to secure tenants and assured tenants of registered providers and registered social landlords where, in breach of their tenancy agreement, they sublet and receive money in return.- Giving the Secretary of State and Welsh Ministers the power to make regulations to compel persons to provide information for the purposes of housing fraud investigations.- Courts must consider whether to make a UPO following a defendant's conviction for unlawful sub-letting or an associated offence.Freeing up sub-let properties has been identified by the government as the cheapest and quickest way to make more social housing available. There are eight million council or housing association homes in England and 1.8 million households on the waiting list. If 20% of these homes right across the country did prove to be sublet, that would free up 1.6m homes.With a huge shortfall in social housing, there is constant pressure on local authorities to identify and tackle social housing fraud within their housing stock. In Westminster, a raid on one Paddington housing block revealed 75% of housing benefit claimants were not living in their registered properties and were illegally subletting them for thousands of pounds a week. Another raid on the luxury 600-flat Park West development on Edgware Road found 61% of claimants were subletting their properties. With no handbook on the market for local authorities to guide them through this process, Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud is the first title to act as a practical guide to meet this need.

Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud is a new title explaining the civil and criminal law, including evidence gathering, pertaining to social housing fraud.According to government estimates, at least 100,000 social housing properties are the subject of housing fraud. In response to this, the Government introduced the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act. The Act has made tenancy fraud a criminal matter and local authorities have the power to prosecute those who unlawfully sublet their social housing.Key changes in the Act included:- Ensuring that assured tenants (who are not shared ownership lessees) lose their security of tenure if they have sub-let or parted with possession of their property.- Allowing social landlords to seek a money judgment against tenants in respect of any lawful profit made as a result of sub-letting their social housing tenancy.- Introducing civil Unlawful Profit Orders (UPO) that will apply to secure tenants and assured tenants of registered providers and registered social landlords where, in breach of their tenancy agreement, they sublet and receive money in return.- Giving the Secretary of State and Welsh Ministers the power to make regulations to compel persons to provide information for the purposes of housing fraud investigations.- Courts must consider whether to make a UPO following a defendant's conviction for unlawful sub-letting or an associated offence.Freeing up sub-let properties has been identified by the government as the cheapest and quickest way to make more social housing available. There are eight million council or housing association homes in England and 1.8 million households on the waiting list. If 20% of these homes right across the country did prove to be sublet, that would free up 1.6m homes.With a huge shortfall in social housing, there is constant pressure on local authorities to identify and tackle social housing fraud within their housing stock. In Westminster, a raid on one Paddington housing block revealed 75% of housing benefit claimants were not living in their registered properties and were illegally subletting them for thousands of pounds a week. Another raid on the luxury 600-flat Park West development on Edgware Road found 61% of claimants were subletting their properties. With no handbook on the market for local authorities to guide them through this process, Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud is the first title to act as a practical guide to meet this need.

With the introduction of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, victims of anti-social behaviour also now have tools to enable them to insist on a response to a problem where nothing seems to have been done. It sets out the following six tools which came into use from October 2014:1. Injunction 2. Criminal Behaviour Order 3. Dispersal Powers 4. Community Protection Notices and Orders 5. Public Spaces Protection Order6. Closure of PremisesSince the guidance was revised, there has been confusion within local authorities as to what the changes are, how their powers and orders should be adapted to comply with the new guidance. Fully updated and providing analysis of the revised guidance with commentary explaining what the changes are and what they mean for those working in this area, the second edition of Cornerstone on Anti-social Behaviour remains the first port of call for every one working in the area of, and carrying out ASB work.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Local Government Law online service.

With the introduction of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, victims of anti-social behaviour also now have tools to enable them to insist on a response to a problem where nothing seems to have been done. It sets out the following six tools which came into use from October 2014:1. Injunction 2. Criminal Behaviour Order 3. Dispersal Powers 4. Community Protection Notices and Orders 5. Public Spaces Protection Order6. Closure of PremisesSince the guidance was revised, there has been confusion within local authorities as to what the changes are, how their powers and orders should be adapted to comply with the new guidance. Fully updated and providing analysis of the revised guidance with commentary explaining what the changes are and what they mean for those working in this area, the second edition of Cornerstone on Anti-social Behaviour remains the first port of call for every one working in the area of, and carrying out ASB work.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional''s Local Government Law online service.

With the introduction of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, victims of anti-social behaviour also now have tools to enable them to insist on a response to a problem where nothing seems to have been done. It sets out the following six tools which came into use from October 2014:1. Injunction 2. Criminal Behaviour Order 3. Dispersal Powers 4. Community Protection Notices and Orders 5. Public Spaces Protection Order6. Closure of PremisesSince the guidance was revised, there has been confusion within local authorities as to what the changes are, how their powers and orders should be adapted to comply with the new guidance. Fully updated and providing analysis of the revised guidance with commentary explaining what the changes are and what they mean for those working in this area, the second edition of Cornerstone on Anti-social Behaviour remains the first port of call for every one working in the area of, and carrying out ASB work.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional''s Local Government Law online service.

Cornerstone on the Planning Court, Second Edition provides a detailed review and analysis of the work of the Planning Court, as well as providing a practical and tactical guide to planning judicial review and related statutorychallenges.Written by a team of specialist barrister practitioners from Cornerstone Barristers led by Michael Bedford QC (General Editor), it brings relevant material relating to the Planning Court together in a single place, and provides:- An explanation of the new procedures as they are developing in practice- Key tactical advice tailored to those who may be involved in either bringing or resisting claims by analysing the powers, procedures and jurisprudence of the Planning Court-Chapters on the role of the courts in planning decisions and the key legal principles in Planning Court claims- An examination of litigation costsFully revised and restructured, the Second Edition is invaluable to those with an interest in all aspects of planning and public law claims, whether lawyers, planning authorities, other statutory bodies, organisations, developers or action groups and individuals.This book forms part of the successful ‘Cornerstone on…’ series of authoritative titles published by Bloomsbury Professional.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Planning Law online service.

Cornerstone on the Planning Court, Second Edition provides a detailed review and analysis of the work of the Planning Court, as well as providing a practical and tactical guide to planning judicial review and related statutorychallenges.Written by a team of specialist barrister practitioners from Cornerstone Barristers led by Michael Bedford QC (General Editor), it brings relevant material relating to the Planning Court together in a single place, and provides:- An explanation of the new procedures as they are developing in practice- Key tactical advice tailored to those who may be involved in either bringing or resisting claims by analysing the powers, procedures and jurisprudence of the Planning Court-Chapters on the role of the courts in planning decisions and the key legal principles in Planning Court claims- An examination of litigation costsFully revised and restructured, the Second Edition is invaluable to those with an interest in all aspects of planning and public law claims, whether lawyers, planning authorities, other statutory bodies, organisations, developers or action groups and individuals.This book forms part of the successful ''Cornerstone on…'' series of authoritative titles published by Bloomsbury Professional.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional''s Planning Law online service.

Cornerstone on the Planning Court, Second Edition provides a detailed review and analysis of the work of the Planning Court, as well as providing a practical and tactical guide to planning judicial review and related statutorychallenges.Written by a team of specialist barrister practitioners from Cornerstone Barristers led by Michael Bedford QC (General Editor), it brings relevant material relating to the Planning Court together in a single place, and provides:- An explanation of the new procedures as they are developing in practice- Key tactical advice tailored to those who may be involved in either bringing or resisting claims by analysing the powers, procedures and jurisprudence of the Planning Court-Chapters on the role of the courts in planning decisions and the key legal principles in Planning Court claims- An examination of litigation costsFully revised and restructured, the Second Edition is invaluable to those with an interest in all aspects of planning and public law claims, whether lawyers, planning authorities, other statutory bodies, organisations, developers or action groups and individuals.This book forms part of the successful ''Cornerstone on…'' series of authoritative titles published by Bloomsbury Professional.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional''s Planning Law online service.

Cornerstone on Councillors’ Conduct and Standards in Public Life is a practical guide for anyone involved in the field of standards in public life in the United Kingdom, from Parliament to parish councils. This completely revised Second Edition explains the law and practice regulating holders of public office in the UK: - Section 1 provides a comprehensive review of local government standards in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland- Section 2 addresses standards regimes including the Ministerial Code, the House of Commons and the House of Lords, Police and Crime Commissioners, members of Combined Authorities and ‘Metro Mayors’ and the Senedd Cymru, Scottish Parliament and Northern Ireland Assembly- Section 3 contains a detailed discussion of standards issues than tend to arise in practice, such as official capacity, freedom of speech and bias and predeterminationThis book – the only text dealing specifically with the subject of councillors’ conduct and standards in public life – will be essential reading for holders of public office and anyone with responsibility for regulating their conduct. Written by a team from Cornerstone Barristers led by Matt Lewin.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Local Government Law online service.Please note, the Committee on Standards in Public Life, the independent public body, was not involved in producing, or consulted on, the contents of this publication.

Cornerstone on Councillors'' Conduct and Standards in Public Life is a practical guide for anyone involved in the field of standards in public life in the United Kingdom, from Parliament to parish councils. This completely revised Second Edition explains the law and practice regulating holders of public office in the UK: - Section 1 provides a comprehensive review of local government standards in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland- Section 2 addresses standards regimes including the Ministerial Code, the House of Commons and the House of Lords, Police and Crime Commissioners, members of Combined Authorities and ''Metro Mayors'' and the Senedd Cymru, Scottish Parliament and Northern Ireland Assembly- Section 3 contains a detailed discussion of standards issues than tend to arise in practice, such as official capacity, freedom of speech and bias and predeterminationThis book – the only text dealing specifically with the subject of councillors'' conduct and standards in public life – will be essential reading for holders of public office and anyone with responsibility for regulating their conduct. Written by a team from Cornerstone Barristers led by Matt Lewin.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional''s Local Government Law online service.Please note, the Committee on Standards in Public Life, the independent public body, was not involved in producing, or consulted on, the contents of this publication.

Cornerstone on Councillors'' Conduct and Standards in Public Life is a practical guide for anyone involved in the field of standards in public life in the United Kingdom, from Parliament to parish councils. This completely revised Second Edition explains the law and practice regulating holders of public office in the UK: - Section 1 provides a comprehensive review of local government standards in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland- Section 2 addresses standards regimes including the Ministerial Code, the House of Commons and the House of Lords, Police and Crime Commissioners, members of Combined Authorities and ''Metro Mayors'' and the Senedd Cymru, Scottish Parliament and Northern Ireland Assembly- Section 3 contains a detailed discussion of standards issues than tend to arise in practice, such as official capacity, freedom of speech and bias and predeterminationThis book – the only text dealing specifically with the subject of councillors'' conduct and standards in public life – will be essential reading for holders of public office and anyone with responsibility for regulating their conduct. Written by a team from Cornerstone Barristers led by Matt Lewin.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional''s Local Government Law online service.Please note, the Committee on Standards in Public Life, the independent public body, was not involved in producing, or consulted on, the contents of this publication.

As gang violence and county lines drug activity continue to spread across the country, the Policing and Crime Act 2009 provides a civil remedy to try to prevent such violent and disruptive activity.With significant national attention and resources being diverted to the consequences of gang-related behaviour, local authorities and police forces are beginning to utilise applications under Part 4 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009, as a means of addressing gang-related issues. This book examines the Policing and Crime Act 2009 and how it can be used as a proactive remedy to address gang-related issues.This title is structured into six sections encompassing:- Background to the Policing and Crime Act 2009 - Applications- The test for an injunction - Orders- Evidence and case preparation- What happens after an injunction is grantedThe text also includes Appendices covering relevant statutes, guidance and precedents. This is an indispensable guide to gang injunctions under the Policing and Crime Act 2009 for local authorities, police forces and for practitioners advising or acting against them.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Local Government Law online service.

Inquests and inquiries form a distinct area of law in which the aim of the tribunal is to discover what happened, rather than who is right, wrong, or at fault. Cornerstone on Inquests and Inquiries provides an accessible, go-to guide to this area of practice, useful for both practitioners and parties involved. It looks at the field as a whole, acknowledging the commonalities between inquests and public inquiries, and providing a practical approach to each. The book also covers the field of parliamentary inquiries.

Cornerstone on the Planning Court is the only book to provide a detailed review and analysis of the work of the new Planning Court. This brand new title provides:-An explanation of the new procedures as they are developing in practice -Key tactical advice tailored to those who may be involved in either bringing or resisting claims by analysing the powers, procedures and jurisprudence of the Planning Court-An examination of litigation costs -Coverage of recent and important 2015 legislative changes to the public law litigation process, some of which are directly aimed at planning challengesWritten to be practical and accessible this is an essential reference work for all potential users of the Planning Court whether they bring, defend or take an interest in the broad range of claims that now fall to the court to decide upon.As such Cornerstone on the Planning Court is invaluable to those with an interest in aspects of planning and public law claims, whether lawyers, planning authorities, other statutory bodies, organisations, developers or action groups and individuals.This title is the third in the new ''Cornerstone on?'' series published with a highly respected chambers and gives a clear understanding and appreciation of procedure and tactics within the Planning Court.The full author team is comprised of:General Editor: Tom Cosgrove MA (Cantab)Contributors: Michael Bedford LLB (Hons); Josef Cannon LLB (Hons); Estelle Dehon BA (Hons) LLB (Wits) BCL; MPhil (Oxon); Emma Dring LLB (Hons) LLM (Cantab); James Findlay QC MA (Cantab); Robin Green LLB (Hons); Mark Lowe QC; Jack Parker BA (Hons) MSt; Clare Parry BA (Oxon); and Asitha Ranatunga MA (Cantab) MPhil (Cantab)Robert Williams LLB (Hons)

Cornerstone on the Planning Court is the only book to provide a detailed review and analysis of the work of the new Planning Court. This brand new title provides:-An explanation of the new procedures as they are developing in practice -Key tactical advice tailored to those who may be involved in either bringing or resisting claims by analysing the powers, procedures and jurisprudence of the Planning Court-An examination of litigation costs -Coverage of recent and important 2015 legislative changes to the public law litigation process, some of which are directly aimed at planning challengesWritten to be practical and accessible this is an essential reference work for all potential users of the Planning Court whether they bring, defend or take an interest in the broad range of claims that now fall to the court to decide upon.As such Cornerstone on the Planning Court is invaluable to those with an interest in aspects of planning and public law claims, whether lawyers, planning authorities, other statutory bodies, organisations, developers or action groups and individuals.This title is the third in the new ''Cornerstone on?'' series published with a highly respected chambers and gives a clear understanding and appreciation of procedure and tactics within the Planning Court.The full author team is comprised of:General Editor: Tom Cosgrove MA (Cantab)Contributors: Michael Bedford LLB (Hons); Josef Cannon LLB (Hons); Estelle Dehon BA (Hons) LLB (Wits) BCL; MPhil (Oxon); Emma Dring LLB (Hons) LLM (Cantab); James Findlay QC MA (Cantab); Robin Green LLB (Hons); Mark Lowe QC; Jack Parker BA (Hons) MSt; Clare Parry BA (Oxon); and Asitha Ranatunga MA (Cantab) MPhil (Cantab)Robert Williams LLB (Hons)

Cornerstone on Information Law is a one-volume practical guide focused on data protection law, freedom of information and the environmental information regulations. Covering the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, the title is up to date with adaptations to UK data protection law in the event of Brexit; while also explaining the law before Brexit, or if it does not occur.It is an essential reference work for Data Protection Officers/FOI Information Officers and busy in-house lawyers in local authorities and the public sector generally; and, those in large and small businesses with data protection responsibilities. It covers the essential areas for practitioners in this fast-changing framework.The guide has been organised for easy navigation and browsing, with many real world examples and worked scenarios. It aims to form a bridge between the introductory and the detailed levels, avoiding an overly-detailed legal approach, while equipping readers with the knowledge they need to deal with both specific problems and day-to-day issues.Key topics covered include:General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Data Protection Act 2018 (including exemptions from the GDPR)A summary of the regime for law enforcement data processingUK changes to data protection law in the event of BrexitFreedom of Information Act 2000Environmental Information Regulations 2004Damien Welfare is a member of Cornerstone Barristers specialising in information law. He is also a contributor to Cornerstone on Councillors’ Conduct, and a Member of the Examination Board for the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection (www.dataprotectionqualification.com).This book forms part of the successful ‘Cornerstone on…’ series of authoritative titles published by Bloomsbury Professional.Public Law barristers at Cornerstone Barristers are recognised experts in Information Law (Data Protection, Freedom of Information, and the Environmental Information Regulations) and hold seminars and training on these topics.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Intellectual Property and IT online service.

Cornerstone on Information Law is a one-volume practical guide focused on data protection law, freedom of information and the environmental information regulations. Covering the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, the title is up to date with adaptations to UK data protection law in the event of Brexit; while also explaining the law before Brexit, or if it does not occur.It is an essential reference work for Data Protection Officers/FOI Information Officers and busy in-house lawyers in local authorities and the public sector generally; and, those in large and small businesses with data protection responsibilities. It covers the essential areas for practitioners in this fast-changing framework.The guide has been organised for easy navigation and browsing, with many real world examples and worked scenarios. It aims to form a bridge between the introductory and the detailed levels, avoiding an overly-detailed legal approach, while equipping readers with the knowledge they need to deal with both specific problems and day-to-day issues.Key topics covered include: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Data Protection Act 2018 (including exemptions from the GDPR) A summary of the regime for law enforcement data processing UK changes to data protection law in the event of Brexit Freedom of Information Act 2000 Environmental Information Regulations 2004Damien Welfare is a member of Cornerstone Barristers specialising in information law. He is also a contributor to Cornerstone on Councillors'' Conduct, and a Member of the Examination Board for the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection (www.dataprotectionqualification.com).This book forms part of the successful ''Cornerstone on…'' series of authoritative titles published by Bloomsbury Professional.Public Law barristers at Cornerstone Barristers are recognised experts in Information Law (Data Protection, Freedom of Information, and the Environmental Information Regulations) and hold seminars and training on these topics.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional''s Intellectual Property and IT online service.