Richard Buxton Solicitors
@rbsolicitors.bsky.social
We specialise in environmental, planning and public law and are recognised as one of the best in the field. Acting for individuals, local groups and charities, our work ranges from challenging public authority decisions to pursuing nuisance claims.
Supreme Court Upholds Wild Camping Rights on Dartmoor
This morning, the UK Supreme Court has handed down a unanimous judgment finding that the public’s rights to access on the Dartmoor commons include a right to ‘wild camp’ (sometimes also called ‘backpack camping’).
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This morning, the UK Supreme Court has handed down a unanimous judgment finding that the public’s rights to access on the Dartmoor commons include a right to ‘wild camp’ (sometimes also called ‘backpack camping’).
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May 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Supreme Court Upholds Wild Camping Rights on Dartmoor
This morning, the UK Supreme Court has handed down a unanimous judgment finding that the public’s rights to access on the Dartmoor commons include a right to ‘wild camp’ (sometimes also called ‘backpack camping’).
lnkd.in/eTYsEE6i
This morning, the UK Supreme Court has handed down a unanimous judgment finding that the public’s rights to access on the Dartmoor commons include a right to ‘wild camp’ (sometimes also called ‘backpack camping’).
lnkd.in/eTYsEE6i
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were found guilty at Newcastle Crown Court of illegally felling the Sycamore Gap tree. The men’s actions were a significant act of unlawful environmental damage. The case illustrates how the criminal courts involvement in punishing environmental crimes.
May 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were found guilty at Newcastle Crown Court of illegally felling the Sycamore Gap tree. The men’s actions were a significant act of unlawful environmental damage. The case illustrates how the criminal courts involvement in punishing environmental crimes.
New McDonald's restaurant located next to Grade I listed Dover Castle, Grade II listed medieval church, and in the vicinity of a conservation area is to be quashed by consent.
Full details on the case can be found on our website here - lnkd.in/eHrwQTUD
Full details on the case can be found on our website here - lnkd.in/eHrwQTUD
March 26, 2025 at 12:21 PM
New McDonald's restaurant located next to Grade I listed Dover Castle, Grade II listed medieval church, and in the vicinity of a conservation area is to be quashed by consent.
Full details on the case can be found on our website here - lnkd.in/eHrwQTUD
Full details on the case can be found on our website here - lnkd.in/eHrwQTUD
🚨 Today, we're in the High Court representing @bluemarinef.bsky.social in their case challenging fishing quotas exceeding scientific advice, harming ocean & industry health. Counsel: David Wolfe KC & Brendon Moorhouse. www.richardbuxton.co.uk/case/blue-ma...
March 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
🚨 Today, we're in the High Court representing @bluemarinef.bsky.social in their case challenging fishing quotas exceeding scientific advice, harming ocean & industry health. Counsel: David Wolfe KC & Brendon Moorhouse. www.richardbuxton.co.uk/case/blue-ma...
CUMBRIA COAL MINE UPDATE: We recently made submissions at the invitation of the Secretary of State about what further information is necessary to lawfully consider the mine proposal. Full update can be found here -https://www.richardbuxton.co.uk/case/opposition-to-cumbria-coal-mine-redetermination/
March 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
CUMBRIA COAL MINE UPDATE: We recently made submissions at the invitation of the Secretary of State about what further information is necessary to lawfully consider the mine proposal. Full update can be found here -https://www.richardbuxton.co.uk/case/opposition-to-cumbria-coal-mine-redetermination/
We were successful in the First-tier Tribunal (Information Rights) in an appeal against the British Museum’s decision not to disclose information about its sponsorship arrangements with BP. Read our full case summary here - www.richardbuxton.co.uk/case/informa...
February 25, 2025 at 11:14 AM
We were successful in the First-tier Tribunal (Information Rights) in an appeal against the British Museum’s decision not to disclose information about its sponsorship arrangements with BP. Read our full case summary here - www.richardbuxton.co.uk/case/informa...