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Kuljit is ranked as a leading junior by Chambers UK and the Legal 500 for Social Housing Law.
In her public sector work she acts predominantly for local authorities, housing associations and heath bodies. In her private sector work Kuljit acts for private landlords and developers.
Her local authority experience goes back over 19 years and she is able to advise on the full range of local authority functions.
She has an excellent understanding of the pressures faced by public bodies and is well able to service their needs.
She is able to provide policy and strategic advice at the most senior levels.
She has extensive experience of policy and governance issues as well as in relation to individual cases and contracts.
Her recent work has ranged from governance (and other) issues relating to Public Space Protection Orders, the contracting out of local authority functions (in particular, homelessness functions) and the legality of Part VI Allocation Schemes.
She is able to provide advice quickly and efficiently and is able to provide practical solutions whilst working in partnership with her clients.
She is available and accessible to her clients on an informal basis and is able to discuss matters on the phone or in conference and outside of hours as required.
She is exemplary in terms of client care, trial preparation and written and oral advocacy skills.
"Highly recommended for homelessness cases and matters involving mental health and Equality Act points." Legal 500 2017
"Very robust but also highly reasonable with defendants." Chambers & Partners 2017
"She's very personable and a highly impressive oral advocate." Chambers & Partners 2017
"Very effective in dealing with difficult litigants in person." Legal 500 2016
"She provides a high quality of written work and advocacy." Chambers & Partners 2016
"The authority on the new anti-social behaviour regime." Legal 500 2015
Kuljit has over 19 years of experience acting for public bodies.
She has particular experience of acting for local authorities in relation to the full range of their functions and activities.
She provides clear advice and is able to draft robust Pre-Action Protocol Responses and Acknowledgments of Service. Her practical, quick and robust approach means that many threatened challenges are avoided without the need for litigation.
She finds that even when a claim is issued, a robustly drafted Acknowledgment of Service is crucial to avoiding the grant of permission for seek judicial review.
Over the last 19 years she had advised on numerous aspects of local authority functions and responsibilities.
Her recent work includes advising on:
Kuljit is listed as a leading junior in Social Housing in the current editions of Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. In her 19 years at the Bar she has dealt with every aspect of housing law.
She provides policy and strategic advice at the most senior levels.
Her housing client base consists of local authorities, housing associations, and private firms of solicitors.
She is the leading authority on Public Space Protection Orders and has been instrumental in ensuring the orders are being used to their best effect. She was instructed in the first High Court challenge to a PSPO and was able to successfully conclude that litigation avoiding potentially adverse findings and publicity.
She had obtained injunctions against 'persons unknown' to cover activities as wide ranging as car-cruising, fly tipping, travellers and rough sleeping.
Kuljit provides practical and commercially sensible solutions to the problems faced by her clients. She has a collaborative approach and is happy to lead a team to meet the client's objectives.
Her practice covers each and every aspect of Housing Law including:
- Strategy and Policy
- Kuljit has advised the Mayor on his Housing Strategy for London 2012.
- Other policy advice includes allocation schemes, decant policies, the Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance Order) 2002.
- Vires and Governance
- Homelessness
- Management
- Right to Buy disputes
- Succession
- Subletting
- Social housing fraud, benefit fraud and the investigation and prosecution of offences
- Houses in Multiple Occupation
- Service charge disputes
- Mental health and Equality Act 2010 points
Kuljit is author of 'Cornerstone on Anti-Social Behaviour: The New Law' published in February 2015. She is the expert on the new provisions and has advised on both policy and individual cases.
Kuljit is a specialist in this area and has expertise of both welfare and financial cases. She was involved in the nationwide training offered by Cornerstone Barristers following the introduction of the Care Act.
Her experience includes:
• Best interests disputes
• Cross examining sexual abusers and experts
• DoLS, including unauthorised deprivations
• Disputes as to costs and damages
• Mental Health Act disputes, nearest relatives
Some examples of her recent cases:
L B Wandsworth v SMR and GB
Dispute as to capacity to manage financial affairs, concerns of financial abuse and a request for repayment of sums paid from SMR's assets. Kuljit acts for the L B Wandsworth.
Thomas (x2) v Thomas (x2) and L B Wandsworth and L B Bromley
Dispute about the validity of an Enduring Power of Attorney. Whether EPA should be disclaimed in place of a deputyship. Contact between P and family members. Kuljit acts for L B Wandsworth.
L B Haringey v HS and VS
Best interest with regards to residence of P who has severe learning disabilities. Dispute arose following allegations of historical and current sexual abuse by family members within the family home that had resulted in terminations of pregnancy. Kuljit appeared for VS.
Kuljit has appeared in several inquests, mainly on behalf of local authorities in their capacity as licensing authority, provider of social care or housing authority.
She has experience of:
Kuljit is currently instructed in an inquest involving a death at home and the social care provided by the local authority.
Kuljit was instructed in relation to the inquests into the deaths of JS, GP and KB, Inner South London Coroner's Court. The fatalities related to licensed spa premises and Kuljit was instructed for the London Borough of Lambeth, an interested party. Further details can be found here.
Kuljit has an excellent understanding of the needs and practices of local authorities and she is committed to public sector work. Kuljit has a developing licensing practice, particularly since her time as Philip Kolvin's pupil and the implementation of the 2003 Act.
6th February 2015
'Cornerstone on Antisocial Behaviour: The New Law' by Joint Head of the Housing Team Kuljit Bhogal went to print on Friday 6th February. Hard copies of the book should be available by the end of the month.
Cornerstone on Antisocial Behaviour: The New Law is the essential source of reference for the new powers introduced by the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
This practical guide clearly explains how the new powers operate and how they may be used to best effect through the use of case studies, examples and tactical advice. It explains what the new powers are, how they differ from the old system and how they can be applied in practice. Reference to existing case law has been included where this will be relevant to the new powers.
Amongst other key features and materials, 'Cornerstone on Antisocial Behaviour: The New Law' contains:
Kuljit Bhogal is Joint Head of the Housing team at Cornerstone Barristers. She specialises in housing law and has a particular expertise in cases involving anti-social behaviour. She is listed as a leading junior in social housing in the current editions of Legal 500 and Chambers UK. Her practice also includes community care and Court of Protection work.
More information and a discount code for 'Cornerstone on Antisocial Behaviour: The New Law' can be found via this link.
14th October 2014
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3rd December 2013
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Anti-Social Behaviour
7th June 2013
The Divisional Court has ruled that Anti-Social Behaviour Orders which contain a prohibition on causing 'harassment, alarm and distress' are lawful despite the decision in Heron v Plymouth City Council [20059] EWHC 3562 to the contrary.
The Council had made five ASBO applications in respect of youths who were engaging in Anti-Social Behaviour on their housing estate. The behaviour involved the youths congregating in a play area on the estate and causing nuisance and annoyance by riding on grassed areas with the mopeds and quad bikes. Read more...
24th February 2009
Cracking down on disruption SJ 153/7 (24 February 2009)
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27th July 2007
Neighbour hell: Is this the end for disruptive residential premises?, NLJ 27 July 2007, 1075
Kuljit Bhogal's article for the New Law Journal on premises closure orders examines the powers availible for closing "crack houses" and the use of new powers against non-drugs related anti-social behaviour. The article considers the government's proposals set out in their consultation paper, Strengthening Powers to Tackle Anti-social Behaviour and whether premises closure orders go far enough in tackling anti-social behaviour.
• Member of the ASB Forum at Scotland Yard (now LASBAS)
• Founding supporter of Social Housing Lawyers Association (SHLA)
• Administrative Law Bar Association (ALBA)
Case
High Court upholds Public Spaces Protection Order on multiple dog walking
20th April 2018
The High Court has dismissed a challenge to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames' prohibition, contained in its Public Spaces Protection Order 2017 (Dog Control), on the walking of....News
What difference does the revised anti-social behaviour guidance make?
9th January 2018
On 24 December 2017, the Government published the revised Statutory Guidance for Frontline Professionals on anti-social behaviour (ASB) powers available under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (the....News
Cornerstone Leisure Newsletter February 2017
23rd February 2017
The Cornerstone Leisure Newsletter includes...News
PSPO deadline is closer than you might think…
26th January 2017
Kuljit Bhogal looks at the key dates to be aware of when considering PSPOs... The Home Office has confirmed that various orders relating to the use of public space will lapse....Case
6th October 2016
The London Borough of Croydon has secured a High Court injunction to prevent motor vehicles from participating in 'Car Cruises' on one of its industrial estates. The injunction was granted on....News
PSPOs: Bans on hats, lying down in public, car cruisers and skateboarders...what next?
12th September 2016
Busy Bodies charter or effective tool? On Thursday of last week the Grand Chamber of the House of Lords debated the measures being taken to ensure that the powers available under....News
Kuljit Bhogal chairs ResolveASB Conference 2016
4th August 2016
Kuljit Bhogal, Joint Head of Housing at Cornerstone Barristers, is chairing this year's ResolveASB Conference taking place in Birmingham on 8-9th November 2016. The annual conference is the key event in....News
Cornerstone Housing Newsletter - August 2016
1st August 2016
The latest edition of the Cornerstone Housing Newsletter includes:News
Cornerstone Barristers Special Edition Housing Newsletter: Housing and Planning Act 2016
31st May 2016
The Cornerstone Housing Team has produced a special edition newsletter to highlight the main issues arising from the Housing and Planning Act 2016. The newsletter includes: The Housing and Planning Act....News
Kuljit Bhogal commended at Asian Women of Achievement Awards 2016
16th May 2016
Kuljit Bhogal of Cornerstone Barristers received a special commendation from the judges in the Professions category for the Asian Women of Achievement Awards 2016 which took place at the Hilton Park Lane....News
Cornerstone Housing Newsletter - May 2016
4th May 2016
The latest edition of the Cornerstone Housing Newsletter includes: Message from the Heads of Team – Kuljit Bhogal and Kelvin Rutledge QC Hotak, Johnson & Kanu one year on – Kelvin Rutledge....News
Kuljit Bhogal shortlisted for Asian Women of Achievement Award
20th April 2016
Kuljit Bhogal of Cornerstone Barristers has been shortlisted in the Professions category for the Asian Women of Achievement Awards 2016 which will take place in London on Tuesday 12 May 2016. The awards,....News
Cornerstone Housing Day 2015 - Presentations
3rd March 2016
Presentations from the Cornerstone Housing Day 2015 are now available to view on the newly launched Local Government Law.tv platform. Click the links below to view previews of the videos.News
Local Government Lawyer - Cornerstone on Anti-Social Behaviour - The New Law
18th November 2015
Gillian Marshall, Solicitor to the Council at Selby District Council, has written a review for Local Government Lawyer of "Cornerstone on Anti-Social Behaviour: The New Law" by Kuljit Bhogal, Joint Head of the Cornerstone....News
Cornerstone Barristers Housing Newsletter - July 2015
23rd July 2015
The latest Cornerstone Barristers Housing Newsletter includes...News
Law Society Gazette: Cornerstone on Anti-Social Behaviour: The New Law
25th June 2015
Law Society Gazette has published a review of "Cornerstone on Anti-Social Behaviour: The New Law" by Kuljit Bhogal, Joint Head of the Cornerstone Housing Team.
....News
Cornerstone Newsletter: Bringing You the Latest in Legal Developments
26th January 2015
Click here for the latest legal developments in housing law, as well as commentary, guidance on statutory developments and upcoming cases. Edited by Andrew Lane.....News
Cornerstone on Antisocial Behaviour: The New Law Kuljit Bhogal
14th August 2014
Cornerstone on Antisocial Behaviour: The New Law by Kuljit Bhogal.
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Inquests Into Deaths At Pleasuredrome Spa
3rd July 2014
Two separate inquests took place last week into the deaths of the three men who died within 8 months of each other after attending the Pleasuredrome Spa in Waterloo, Central....Case
Tachie (and others) v Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council [2013] EWHC 3972 (QB)
16th December 2013
Procurement lawyers rest easy: High Court confirms ALMOs are Teckal compliant. In a judgment that will be welcomed by all local authorities, Mr Justice Jay has so held. In Tachie (and....Case
8th April 2013
ASBO in respect of a severe problem with pigeons being attracted to a residential area due to large quantities of food being left out for them.....Case
L B Croydon V Marney And Allen
24th December 2012
Magistrates in Croydon have made Anti-Social Behaviour Orders lasting three and four years in respect of two youths who had been terrorising their neighbourhood on their go-peds, mopeds, quad bikes,....Case
23rd December 2012
The Luton County Court has made an outright possession order in respect of a secure tenant with four children under the age of ten (the youngest is 6 months old). The....Case
8th October 2012
Successful Crown Court prosecution for Housing Benefit and Council Tax fraud in excess of £32000.....Case
Lekpo-Bozua v London Borough of Hackney & Ors [2010] EWCA Civ 909
1st January 2010
The Court of Appeal has held that there is no free standing right to reside under Article 18 EC. It held that the permanent right of residence is subject to....Case
1st January 2010
Although a local authority had not immediately provided written reasons for its decision that it was safe and appropriate to return the claimant and her children to Cyprus, where a....News
19th October 2009
2-3 Gray's Inn Square was pleased to host this essential guide to the latest Housing issues faced by Public Autorities.
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R (On The Application Of Chiltern District Council) V Wren Davis Ltd [2008] EWHC 2164 (Admin)
1st January 2008
Costs ordered against local authority who successfully appealed the costs order - there was no unreasonable conduct by the authority. It was inappropriate to deprive a local authority of its costs....News
Appeal-proof Homelessness Decisions
16th September 2007
Held on 13 September 2007, this is the first in our series of half-day sessions on housing related topics.
....News
Housing Law Update: the essential guide to all the latest changes
5th July 2007
2-3 Gray's Inn Square was pleased to host this extremely successful seminar that was attended by over 110 delegates, primarily from local Councils.
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1st January 2006
Application to revive an old claim to purchase under the Right to Buy Scheme. Successfully defended a claim for judicial review of the Council's decision to refuse a Right to Buy....Case
London Borough of Haringey v Burgess, Haringey Magistrates Court, 2005 and Wood Green Crown Court
1st January 2005
ASBO – disabled vexatious litigant – harassing wardens of a local park. Acting for the Council in an ASBO application involving the City of London Corporation who are the owners of....EVENT
1st November 2017
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Tickets are now available for the Cornerstone Barristers Anti-social behaviour update taking place in London on Wednesday 1st November. At this seminar, Kuljit Bhogal, Richard Hanstock and Tara O'Leary will consider....