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“Knock, knock… or not?”

Emma Kelly looks at the curious case of forced access in injunctions and sets out practical takeaways from recent judgments.
May 01, 2026
“Knock, knock… or not?”

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Drawing the line: Civil Restraint Orders in social housing

April 23, 2026
Civil Restraint Orders are not something housing providers encounter every day, but when litigation becomes repetitive and unmanageable, they can offer an effective way to restore control to proceedings that would otherwise be dominated by delay and disruption, writes Emily Hope.

Housing offences and increased penalties

April 17, 2026
David Smith looks at whether the Sentencing Council’s proposed sentencing guidelines for offences related to housing will change local authorities’ approach to enforcement.

The new Housing Streamlined Route

April 14, 2026
Alexander Rose and Kanyinsola Lawal explain how public authorities can make use of the new 'Streamlined Route' for housing and assess whether it really will simplify Subsidy Control in housing projects.

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Jonathan Bourne of Damar Training sets out why in-house council teams and law firms should embrace apprenticeships.

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