Acquisition of land
Series: Estates Gazette Case Summaries ; [2002] 31 EG 96 (CS)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: QBD 22 July 2002. "Lock and others v SoS Environment, Transport and the Regions and another". Since 1989 the claimants L had occupied agricultural land as an unofficial gypsy caravan site. The defendant council eventually made it the subject of a compulsory purchase order. The inspector advised that the order be made, but expressed concern about the potential infringement of L's rights under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. L brought proceedings under the Land Act 1981 s23 to have the order quashed. "Held" the claim was dismissed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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QBD 22 July 2002. "Lock and others v SoS Environment, Transport and the Regions and another". Since 1989 the claimants L had occupied agricultural land as an unofficial gypsy caravan site. The defendant council eventually made it the subject of a compulsory purchase order. The inspector advised that the order be made, but expressed concern about the potential infringement of L's rights under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. L brought proceedings under the Land Act 1981 s23 to have the order quashed. "Held" the claim was dismissed.