Please follow the links below in relation to the Court of Appeal’s judgement this case. Knights acted for the successful local authorities – Breckland Council, Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk and South Norfolk District Council:

• BBC
• Diss Express

23-27 September 2009

Knights is contributing through the Agricultural Law Association to the UK’s submissions to the XXV European Congress and Colloquium of Agricultural Law, which is to take place on 23- 26 September 2009 see this link for more information.

Matthew Knight is collaborating with a number of other experts in agricultural law to produce the UK’s submission on legal incentives and legal obstacles to farm diversification.

Please follow these links to see the Times and Daily Telegraph's reporting of the case:

• The Times
• The Daily Telegraph

Winchester College and Humphrey Feeds Ltd, represented by Knights, have won an appeal at the Court of Appeal in which they have sought to protect Twyford Down from damage by off-roaders.

Winchester College owns the land at Twyford Down where Hockley Golf Club is based. Humphrey Feeds Ltd is a local animal feed producer, which owns neighbouring farm land. Both were concerned that Hampshire County Council’s Order to recognise vehicular rights on a byway over the Down would lead to significant local environmental damage. The Court of Appeal, in a judgment that has nationwide implications, has said that the vehicular rights at Twyford were extinguished by the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006.

Huntsman of Exmoor Foxhounds acquitted on Hunting Act appeal

Please follow this link to read Partner James Pavey's comments on Labour funding row