BN66 - Round 2 (Court of Appeal)

[centurian]

That reminds me, I know DR mentioned that they close shop for summer holidays or something simliar, can someone confirm what period is that for?

Dunno, but I think it makes the teachers summer holiday seem like a weekend break.

[DonkeyRhubarb]

It is now 8 months since the hearing.

I have a feeling that we're not going to get a decision this month, which means we'll have to wait until Autumn/Winter because the courts are in recess throughout August and September.

[Retro]

Legal Bill

It is now 8 months since the hearing.

I have a feeling that we're not going to get a decision this month, which means we'll have to wait until Autumn/Winter because the courts are in recess throughout August and September.

Damn, damn, damn, I just want this settled.

Three senior judges won't come cheap, I guess the legal costs are escalating?

[DonkeyRhubarb]

Three senior judges won't come cheap, I guess the legal costs are escalating?

The courts charge a fixed fee so it doesn't matter how long it takes. Judges salaries are paid by the State.

[StellaFan]

The courts charge a fixed fee so it doesn't matter how long it takes. Judges salaries are paid by the State.

Maybe they are on strike

[bollox]

costly litigation

wasn't one of the feeble excuses nu lab gave for bn66 (seems such a long time ago now) was that it would "reduce the chance of costly litigation"

3 and a bit years later.....

[DonkeyRhubarb]

wasn't one of the feeble excuses nu lab gave for bn66 (seems such a long time ago now) was that it would "reduce the chance of costly litigation"

3 and a bit years later.....

Yes, "costly and lengthy litigation" as I recall.

If this ends up in the Supreme Court then we're probably looking at least another 18 months.

What a joke.

[DonkeyRhubarb]

Gaines-Cooper vs HMRC

I've just been informed that the Seychelles guy's case is up before the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

Background:
The Supreme Court - Case details

The SC normally hand down judgments within 3 months.

I bet he gets a decision before us.

[phileds]

It is now 8 months since the hearing.

I have a feeling that we're not going to get a decision this month, which means we'll have to wait until Autumn/Winter because the courts are in recess throughout August and September.

Un-****ing-believable. What - is there a lack of work for them? Do they really take two months off?

On further reflection it doesn't surprise me, at a time when HMG is telling every public worker to take an "adjustment" to their pension whilst hoping no-one notices that those same proposed rules would not apply to their hypocritical selves.

We must now be one of the most compliant, idiot, sheep-like populations in Europe. Mustn't make a fuss, eh? There's tea and cake to be made, and lots of pointless ranting to do at the computer screen.

[OnYourBikeGB]

It is now 8 months since the hearing.

I have a feeling that we're not going to get a decision this month, which means we'll have to wait until Autumn/Winter because the courts are in recess throughout August and September.

This is a nightmare. Without a decision, our lives and plans have to be held in check. If we win, I hope HMRC heads roll for this. At least they are giving our case plenty of thought. Whatever comes out of this, I think we'll be a lot clearer about the final outcome. I hope so anyway.