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Janet Kentridge
Notable Cases
--> Transport for London and the Mayor of London v London Underground Ltd and London Regional Transport (2002)
Judicial review of the decision of London Regional Transport to authorise London Underground Ltd to proceed to commercial close of Public-Private Partnership for London Underground - claim withdrawn on 4th day of hearing with concession of payment to defendants of costs on an indemnity basis.
--> London Regional Transport v Mayor of London (2001)
The appeal concerned the discharge of an injunction barring publication by the Mayor of London of a report into the proposals for a Public Private Partnership (PPP) for developing the London Underground. Janet Kentridge represented London Regional Transport.
--> Compassion in World Farming v DEFRA (2004)
The Court of Appeal considered the Secretary of State's failure to adopt a policy of prosecution where broiler chickens were subjected to restricted feeding. Rabinder Singh QC and Janet Kentridge appeared for the Claimants.
--> Brink v Kitshoff and Anor (1996)
The case before the Constitutional Court of South Africa dealt with the constitutional right to gender equality and the striking down of certain provisions of insolvency legislation. Janet Kentridge appeared.
--> Fose v Minister of Safety and Security (1997)
Heard by the Constitutional Court of South Africa, this case dealt with constitutional damages and remedies for human rights violations. Janet Kentridge appeared.
--> August v Electoral Commission (1999)
This case before the Constitutional Court of South Africa concerned the right of prisoners to vote in general elections. Janet Kentridge appeared.
--> Carmichele v Minister of Safety and Security and Anor (2001)
Constitutional obligation on the courts to develop the common law in order to give effect to human rights; the law of negligence and the State's constitutional duty to safeguard the rights of women. Janet Kentridge appeared.
--> Cape Explosives (Pty) Ltd and Anor v Denel (Pty) Ltd and Anor (2001)
The case before the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa dealth with real rights erroneously omitted from subsequent title deeds and the binding on the present owner. Janet Kentridge appeared.
--> Chairman: Board on Tariffs and Trade and Ors v Brenco Inc and Ors (2001)
This case before the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa concerned the ambit of the right to fairness in the context of an anti-dumping investigation and determination. Janet Kentridge appeared.
--> R (on the application of Madden) v Bury MBC (2002)
This case concerned the decision of a local authority to close two residential homes for health and safety and required standards of registration reasons. Janet Kentridge appeared for the local authority.
--> A v London Borough of Newham & Anor (2002)
The case concerned a statutory appeal against a decision of Special Educational Needs Tribunal upholding a decision of local education authority not to carry out an assessment of special educational needs. Janet Kentridge appeared.
--> Van Eeden v Minister of Safety and Security (2003)
The case concerned liability in delict (tort) of police for negligent failure to take steps to prevent escape of known serial rapist from police custody. Janet Kentridge appeared.
--> Moseneke and others v the Master of the Court (2001)
The case dealt with race and gender discrimination in the context of the administration of deceased estates. Janet Kentridge appeared.
Specialist Practice Areas
Arbitration and Mediation
Commercial Law
Competition Law
Crime and Regulatory Law
Discrimination and Equality
Education Law
Human Rights
Local Government Law
Media and Information Law
Public Law
Election Law
Data Protection
Inquests
Environmental Law
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