WHEN A LOCAL AUTHORITY REQUIRES RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS: “IT IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT THAT THE PUBLIC BODY FILES ITS PAPERS IN A TIMELY FASHION AND CO-OPERATES WITH THE CLAIMANT”

Here we look at a case where a defendant local authority had to apply for relief from sanctions in relation to breaches of court orders and directions. The judge was critical of the defendant's conduct, pointing out that there was an obligation on a defendant such as this to co-operate with the clai...