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Steve Cornforth
Steve Cornforth Consultancy is a legal blog and consultancy platform focused primarily on housing law, practice and procedure, and related legal costs. It provides detailed commentary and analysis on current legal issues affecting tenants, housing conditions, court procedures, and public law matters. The blog discusses practical implications of legal rules, court allocations, and recent legislative developments such as Awaab’s Law. It also covers broader justice system challenges, including court backlogs and judicial appointments. The content is aimed at legal professionals, tenant advisers, and others interested in housing law and public law developments in the UK.
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Introducing the new Attorney General
Following the excitement of the long election campaign and result, I wanted to reflect on one very promising ministerial appointment. This concerns new Attorney General, Richard Hermer KC. But first,…
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Small Claims – when ignoring the ‘normal’ becomes the norm!
Lawyers who act for tenant’s in housing conditions cases need to be aware of and to understand the rules on allocation. Special rules apply because of the difficult nature of…
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Welcome to my new site
Steve Cornforth ConsultancyHousing Law, Practice and Procedure and CostsWhat was once, and still is, my blog page is now the main web page for the Steve Cornforth ConsultancyThis is where…
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About Rwanda, Courts and a chin related injury!
I am wondering if I can pursue a personal injury claim against the Prime Minister. This is for injuries suffered by my chin as it hit the floor this morning…
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Awaab’s Law – What when and how?
There has been a huge amount of media attention about Awaab’s Law following the tragic death of the two year old in Rochdale. But what is this law all about?…
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Personal Inury and Housing Conditions
Thursday 25th January 2024 at 12.00 – 13.30 Housing conditions cases can often include a claim for Personal Injuries whether arising out of an accident or, more often, health related…
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50 Years of fighting for Justice – Vauxhall Law Centre
It was a privilege, earlier this month, to speak at the opening event of the 50th anniversary celebrations for the Vauxhall Law Centre in Liverpool. I was Solicitor at the…
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Concerning boats, lefty lawyers and mythical fat cats!
I spent a happy (?) evening last night watching MPs debate the Illegal Migration Bill. Some of the rhetoric on the government side was stomach turning, including the Home Secretary’s…
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Condensation and Mould – it is time to litigate!
There has been a lot said about condensation and mould following the tragic case of Awaab Ishak. I am not intending to comment on that particular case here, apart from…
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A Tale of Two Cities – Walking for Justice
On Tuesday 27th September 2022, a record 285 lawyers took part in the Liverpool Legal Walk around the Liverpool City Centre and waterfront. They gathered at the QEII Law Courts and made…