Esther Drabkin-Reiter

Barrister @FTB_law specialising in planning and public law. Commissioning editor @EnvLaw_Blog. Keen cyclist, soprano and SE15 resident. Views my own.

[Hugh Craddock @PannageMan]

Today's #wildcamping case starts in the @UKSupremeCourt, court 2. A short point of statutory interpretation. Lord Reed says court has not found assistance in submissions suggesting interpretation can rely on proceedings in Parliament on Dartmoor Commons Bill in 1984–85.

[Richard Buxton Solicitors @rbuxtonlaw]

@McFeeleyM @openspacessoc Ned Westaway, @edrabkinreiter and Stephanie Bruce-Smith @FTB_law are instructed as counsel.

[@ELB @EnvLaw_Blog]

In this latest #elb post, @FTB_law pupil barrister Armin Solimani discusses the recent High Court decision in Friends of the Earth v Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero - https://t.co/PHrMXKN701
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#environmentallaw

[@ELB @EnvLaw_Blog]

In this #elb post, @FTB_law's @ClaireNevin8 sets out her thoughts on whether Klimaseniorinnen really does constitute a radical departure for the ECtHR or is better understood as a natural development of its jurisprudence.
https://t.co/vGB2MBhfQ9

[@ELB @EnvLaw_Blog]

In this #elb post, @FTB_law's Jonathan Welch provides an overview and comment on the first High Court judgment to consider s.19 of the Environment Act 2021
https://t.co/KwZQmxg0LD
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#environmentallaw #HighCourt #blog #EnvironmentAct2021

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In this latest #elb post, @FTB_law pupil barrister Armin Solimani explores the Supreme Court's decision in Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v United Utilities Water Ltd (No2) https://t.co/orIQYmEn9f
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#SupremeCourt #nuisance

[Esther Drabkin-Reiter @edrabkinreiter]

@sarahsackman @PalomaSackman Ahh they look delicious! Happy Purim to you too!

[St Gabriel's Church Pimlico @SGabrielPimlico]

We pray for Belgrave Rd & Blackstone House, for Ukraine & the Holy Land, & prepare for our worship tomorrow; 8 am Said Mass, 10.30 am Sung Mass, 6 pm Choral Evensong & Benediction with @hesperoschoir

[Esther Drabkin-Reiter @edrabkinreiter]

Really useful explainer of the new BNG provisions and insightful analysis of the effectiveness of the regime from guest author Imogen Smalley.

[@ELB @EnvLaw_Blog]

In this latest #elb post, guest author Imogen Smalley sets out how the new mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements are to function and also the missed opportunities that remain present in the legislation. 
https://t.co/1fkoYioNRa
#biodiversity #environmentallaw

[@ELB @EnvLaw_Blog]

In this latest #elb post, @FTB_law's Stephanie Bruce-Smith sets out the main findings, examines the key observations made by the Court in arriving at its conclusion and makes two observations on what this case does not do. 
https://t.co/5qrbfeiEtO

[The Inner Temple Mooting Society @InnerMooting]

Entries for the @FTB_law Kingsland Moot are now open and submissions are due 2nd Feb 2024!
If you are interested in participating and are looking for a partner - contact us!
https://t.co/1cPWoBPSao https://t.co/7RlQ76fdUe

[Esther Drabkin-Reiter @edrabkinreiter]

ICYMI - summary and analysis l by @RichardHoney of the decision ClientEarth v FCA. Another example (like https://t.co/xnWh6a8u1G ) of an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to use legislation relating to corporate matters to generate duties in relation to #climatechange .

[@ELB @EnvLaw_Blog]

In this latest post, @FTB_law's @RichardHoney
discusses the High Court's decision re ClientEarth’s judicial review of the Financial Conduct Authority’s decision to approve the prospectus of Ithaca Energy plc - https://t.co/oXWod3fxRN

[@ELB @EnvLaw_Blog]

In this latest post, @FTB_law's @RichardHoney
discusses the High Court's decision re ClientEarth’s judicial review of the Financial Conduct Authority’s decision to approve the prospectus of Ithaca Energy plc - https://t.co/oXWod3fxRN

[Richard Honey KC @RichardHoney]

The @ALBA_Members 2024 webinar on how to secure pupillage in public law is on Mon 8 Jan 2024 at 6-8pm - book here: https://t.co/1Re5CgdMia

[Esther Drabkin-Reiter @edrabkinreiter]

Our last post of the year as the blog takes a short break over the Christmas holiday: Part 2 of Stephanie’s update on habitats law reform.

Thanks to all our authors and readers for your contributions and support over the last year - here’s to more in 2024!

[@ELB @EnvLaw_Blog]

In this latest #elb post, @FTB_law's Stephanie Bruce-Smith discusses the Energy Act 2023 and likely changes to existing protection under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 -https://t.co/7FzPwmjenS
Part 1 on LURA 2023: https://t.co/dK1XgxN6Xp

[Hesperos @hesperoschoir]

It's eight days to go until our Christmas concert and we've already sold over half of the tickets! ✨

Book now to secure your spot via the link in our bio (caterpillar costume not mandatory 🐛)

[Esther Drabkin-Reiter @edrabkinreiter]

On the blog today - Stephanie’s excellent explainer of the rather complex amendments to habitats law in #LURA

[@ELB @EnvLaw_Blog]

In part 1 (of 2), @FTB_law's Stephanie Bruce-Smith summarises changes to habitats protections under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023.
Part 2 will look at the relevant provisions in Energy Act 2023.
https://t.co/dK1XgxN6Xp
#LURA #environmentallaw #blog

[Esther Drabkin-Reiter @edrabkinreiter]

@governmentalite See also SSWP V AT [2023] EWCA Civ 1307 - Charter still applicable in GB too in certain circumstances

[Esther Drabkin-Reiter @edrabkinreiter]

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[Esther Drabkin-Reiter @edrabkinreiter]

I’m trying to collate a list of organisations which support underrepresented groups/those with protected characteristics who are seeking a career at the Bar. I know about @BridgeTheBar @BDABarOrg @AspiringBarris1 @BME_Legal . Are there others? Is there already a list out there?