Appeal against suspension as local government councillor. Judges: Silber J Citations: [2006] EWHC 82 (Admin) Links: Bailii Statutes: Local Government Act 2000 79(15) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Local Government Updated: 24 July 2022; Ref: scu.238199
The claimant challenged a finding that as Mayor of London offensive remarks he had made to a journalist as he was pursued leaving a private party had brought his office into disrepute. Held: The appeal succeeded. Though the remarks may have reduced the claimant’s personal standing, they had insufficient connection with his position to be … Continue reading Livingstone v The Adjudication Panel for England: Admn 19 Oct 2006
The applicant a local councillor challenged a decision of the respondent, the ethical standards officer to disqualify him. He had made remarks about the deaths of british soldiers in Northern Ireland, which had been found to be disrespectful and deeply offensive. Held: Though a councillor, the applicant must still have the freedom of speech of … Continue reading Saunders v Kingston: QBD 7 Jun 2005
The councillor appealed an adjudication that he had failed adequately to declare an interest at a meeting of the council. The officer thought the duty to withdraw was entirely objective, the applicant that it was a matter for his honest judgment. At one meeting, he had declared an interest, but failed to withdraw, and at … Continue reading Scrivens v Ethical Standards Officer: Admn 11 Apr 2005
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