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Language: English Series: Solicitors' Journal ; 151(15) 20 April 2007, 496-497(2)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Planning article considers the developing area of law regarding the legality of consultation processes. Takes the recent example of R (Greenpeace Ltd) v Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. In that case, Greenpeace claimed that an express promise to consult them in a White Paper had not been kept. Addresses the relevance of the timing of consultations and level of information, particularly with regard to new information coming to light during the consultation process. Underlines the need of the judiciary to stay separate from national policy matters. Suggests the environmental and planning fields move to an enquiry-style consultation process with oral representations and witness cross-examinations.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L137798 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 137798-1001 |
Planning article considers the developing area of law regarding the legality of consultation processes. Takes the recent example of R (Greenpeace Ltd) v Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. In that case, Greenpeace claimed that an express promise to consult them in a White Paper had not been kept. Addresses the relevance of the timing of consultations and level of information, particularly with regard to new information coming to light during the consultation process. Underlines the need of the judiciary to stay separate from national policy matters. Suggests the environmental and planning fields move to an enquiry-style consultation process with oral representations and witness cross-examinations.