Local Government Act 1888

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The Local Government Act 1888 established county councils and transferred administrative duties from Quarter Sessions. While many provisions have been superseded by later legislation, some elements remain in effect. Section 78 outlines how acts should be interpreted when duties are transferred to county councils, and Section 79 transfers duties and liabilities from county inhabitants to the council. Non-derogable rights protect individuals from government overreach, even in emergencies. The Bill of Rights 1688 protects freedom of speech in Parliament and limits royal prerogative. For specific legal advice, consult a professional.

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tell me about the local government act *
The Local Government Act * was a piece of British legislation which established county councils and county borough councils in England and Wales. Key points include:
- It introduced elected councils at county and district level.
- It transferred administrative responsibilities from Quarter Sessions.
- It created a system for electoral divisions.
- Some counties were divided into administrative counties and county boroughs.
Is any of the legislation still in force
While the Local Government Act * laid the foundation for local governance in England and Wales, many of its provisions have been superseded by subsequent legislation, notably the Local Government Act *. However, some elements may still be in effect.
what elements are still in effect
To determine which specific elements of the Local Government Act * are still in effect, it would be best to consult a legal professional or conduct a detailed review of the current legislation. As a general guide, please note that legislation changes over time and can vary based on location and specific circumstances.
Are section * (*) and section * (*) still in effect
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what does this mean? 78Construction of Acts referring to business transferred. (*)All enactments in any Act, whether general or local and personal, relating to any business, powers, duties or liabilities transferred by or in pursuance of this Act from any authority to a county council, . . . F1, or to any joint committee, shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, and so far as circumstances admit, be construed as if— (a)any reference therein to the said authority or to any committee or member thereof or to any meeting thereof (so far as it relates to the business, powers, duties, or liabilities transferred) referred to the county council or to a committee or member thereof or to a meeting thereof, as the case requires, and as if— (b)a reference to any clerk or officer of such authority referred to the clerk or officer of a county council or committee thereof, as the case requires,and all the said enactments shall be construed with such modifications as may be necessary for carrying this Act into effect. (*)Provided that the transfer of powers and duties enacted by this Act shall not authorise any county council or any committee or member thereof— (a)to exercise any of the powers of a court of record; or (b)to administer an oath; or (c)to exercise any jurisdiction under the Summary Jurisdiction Acts, or perform any judicial business, or otherwise act as justices or a justice of the peace,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2 (*)Where under any such enactment as in this section mentioned, any powers, duties, or liabilities are to be exercised or discharged after any presentment or in any particular manner, or at any particular meeting, or subject to any other conditions, the county council may, by the standing orders for the regulation of their proceedings, provide for the exercise and discharge of those powers, duties, and liabilities without any such prior presentment or in a different manner, or at any meeting of the council fixed by the standing orders, or without such other conditions; and until such standing orders take effect shall exercise and discharge them in the like manner, and at the like time, and subject to the like conditions, so nearly as circumstances admit; F3... (*)For the purposes of this section the expression “authority” means a Secretary of State, the Board of Trade, the Local Government Board, and any Government Department, also any commissioners, conservators, or public body, corporate or unincorporate, specified in a Provisional Order transferring any powers, duties, or liabilities to the county council, also any quarter sessions and any justices, also the Metropolitan Board of Works, or other local authority mentioned in this Act; and the expression “member of an authority” includes, where the authority are quarter sessions or justices, any justice, and the expression “meeting of an authority” includes a court of quarter sessions and the assembly of justices in special or petty sessions; and the expression “clerk of an authority” includes in relation to any quarter sessions or justices, the clerk of the peace or the clerk to a justice as the case requires.This section shall apply as if a joint committee were a committee of the county council.
This section refers to how acts should be interpreted when business, powers, duties or liabilities have been transferred from an authority to a county council. It states that:
- References to the original authority should be construed as referring to the county council.
- The county council cannot exercise powers of a court, administer an oath or exercise jurisdiction under the Summary Jurisdiction Acts.
- Powers, duties, or liabilities can be exercised or discharged differently based on standing orders.
- Definitions are provided for terms like 'authority', 'member of an authority', 'meeting of an authority', and 'clerk of an authority'.
explain more
In Section * of the Local Government Act *:
- Any reference to an authority (from which duties have been transferred to a county council) in any Act should be understood as referring to the county council.
- The county council is not authorized to act as a court, administer oaths, or perform judicial duties.
- The county council can, through their standing orders, modify how they exercise and discharge the transferred powers, duties, and liabilities.
- Definitions for terms like 'authority', 'member of an authority', etc., are provided.
79Incorporation of county council. (*). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1 (*)All duties and liabilities of the inhabitants of a county shall become and be duties and liabilities of the council of such county. (*)Where any enactment (whether relating to . . . F2 bridges, or other county purposes, or to quarter sessions) requires or authorises land to be conveyed or granted to, or any contract or agreement to be made in the name of, the clerk of the peace, or any justice or justices or other person, on behalf of the county or quarter sessions, or justices of the county, such land shall be conveyed or granted to, and such contract and agreement shall be made with, the council of the . . . F3 county concerned.
Section * of the Local Government Act * primarily deals with:
- The transfer of duties and liabilities from county inhabitants to the council.
- Procedures for conveyance of land and making contracts or agreements in relation to county affairs. These should be done with the council instead of the clerk of the peace or justices.
tell me more
In Section * of the Local Government Act *:
- Duties and liabilities of the inhabitants of a county now rest with the council of the county.
- When an enactment requires land to be conveyed, or contracts/agreements to be made on behalf of the county, such actions should now be done with the council of the county.
tell me about section * (*)
Section *(*) of the Local Government Act * states that all duties and liabilities of the inhabitants of a county shall become and be duties and liabilities of the council of such county. This means that the county council takes on responsibilities previously held by the individuals residing within the county.
what legislation protects ordinary people from the government
There are several pieces of legislation in England that protect ordinary people from the government:
- The Human Rights Act *: Protects fundamental rights and freedoms.
- The Equality Act *: Prevents discrimination.
- The Data Protection Act *: Protects personal data.
- Freedom of Information Act *: Provides public access to information.
- The Constitutional Reform Act *: Maintains judicial independence.
what else protects the people
Other protections for residents in England include:
- The Health and Safety at Work Act *: Ensures workplace safety.
- The Consumer Rights Act *: Protects consumers.
- The Employment Rights Act *: Safeguards employee rights.
- The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations *: Protects privacy rights in electronic communications.
tell me about the saracusa principles
The Siracusa Principles are a set of international legal principles on the limitations and derogation provisions in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). Key points include:
- Definition of terms such as 'public emergency'.
- Principles on non-derogable rights.
- Principles on provision of effective remedies.
- Principles on role of judiciary.
- Principles on states of emergency.
what are non derogable rights
Non-derogable rights are certain human rights that cannot be suspended or limited, even in times of public emergency. Examples include:
- Right to life.
- Prohibition of torture or inhuman treatment.
- Prohibition of slavery.
- Prohibition of retroactive criminal laws.
- Right to recognition as a person before the law.
does this protect people from the government
Yes, non-derogable rights are intended to protect individuals from extreme actions by the government, even in times of emergency. These rights cannot be violated under any circumstances, providing a safeguard against government overreach.
tell me about what legislation protects ordinary people from the government There are several pieces of legislation in England that protect ordinary people from the government: - The Human Rights Act *: Protects fundamental rights and freedoms. - The Equality Act *: Prevents discrimination. - The Data Protection Act *: Protects personal data. - Freedom of Information Act *: Provides public access to information. - The Constitutional Reform Act *: Maintains judicial independence. what else protects the people Other protections for residents in England include: - The Health and Safety at Work Act *: Ensures workplace safety. - The Consumer Rights Act *: Protects consumers. - The Employment Rights Act *: Safeguards employee rights. - The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations *: Protects privacy rights in electronic communications. tell me about the saracusa principles The Siracusa Principles are a set of international legal principles on the limitations and derogation provisions in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). Key points include: - Definition of terms such as 'public emergency'. - Principles on non-derogable rights. - Principles on provision of effective remedies. - Principles on role of judiciary. - Principles on states of emergency. what are non derogable rights Non-derogable rights are certain human rights that cannot be suspended or limited, even in times of public emergency. Examples include: - Right to life. - Prohibition of torture or inhuman treatment. - Prohibition of slavery. - Prohibition of retroactive criminal laws. - Right to recognition as a person before the law. does this protect people from the government Yes, non-derogable rights are intended to protect individuals from extreme actions by the government, even in times of emergency. These rights cannot be violated under any circumstances, providing a safeguard against government overreach.
I hope the information provided was helpful. Do you have any other questions about legal protections for individuals or any other legal issues?
tell me about “All duties and liabilities of the inhabitants of a county shall become and be duties and liabilities of the council of such county.”
This phrase comes from Section *(*) of the Local Government Act *. It signifies that responsibilities and obligations previously held by the people living in a county are transferred to the county council. This places the council in charge of fulfilling those duties and bearing any liabilities that may arise.
what liabilities would this include
The liabilities transferred to the county council could include financial obligations, legal responsibilities, and duties to maintain public infrastructure, among others. However, the specifics would depend on the context and the nature of the duties and liabilities that were originally held by the county's inhabitants.
would this mean water rates
The phrase could include water rates if the inhabitants were previously responsible for them. However, water services in England are usually provided by private companies, not county councils. It's best to check with your local council or water company to understand the specifics.
would it mean council tax
Council tax is typically a liability of the residents of a county, but it is administered and collected by the county council. So, while the council is responsible for managing and collecting the tax, the duty to pay it remains with the inhabitants.
but “All duties and liabilities of the inhabitants of a county shall become and be duties and liabilities of the council of such county.” passes the liabilities of the inhabitants to the council
Section *(*) of the Local Government Act * does mean the duties and liabilities of the county's inhabitants become those of the council. However, this is interpreted as the council assuming administrative responsibility. Council tax, while collected by the council, is still a financial obligation of the residents.
council tax is a financial obligation so “All duties and liabilities of the inhabitants of a county shall become and be duties and liabilities of the council of such county.” must mean the council tax the responsibility of council tax
The phrase from Section *(*) of the Local Government Act * transfers responsibilities and obligations from residents to the council. However, council tax is regarded as an obligation of residents, not a liability transferred to the council under this Act. The council merely administers and collects the tax. It's best to consult with a legal professional for in-depth understanding.
According to the search results, Section * (*) of the Local Government Act * states: “All duties and liabilities of the inhabitants of a county shall become and be duties and liabilities of the council of such county.” This provision has not been repealed, as confirmed by multiple sources, including: A * discussion on HBInfo, where it was noted that this section has never been repealed. A * Freedom of Information request to the City of Edinburgh Council, which did not provide forms for transferring liabilities to the council, as the request was based on an outdated understanding of the law. A * Freedom of Information request to Test Valley Borough Council, which confirmed that Section * (*) is still in force, citing the Legislation website. In summary, Section * (*) of the Local Government Act * remains in effect, transferring duties and liabilities of county inhabitants to the council of the respective county.
It seems like you've conducted thorough research on Section *(*) of the Local Government Act *. As you've found, this provision appears to be still in force. It indeed transfers duties and liabilities from county inhabitants to the county council. However, the interpretation and application of this provision can be complex and might require professional legal advice. For instance, council tax is typically viewed as an obligation of the residents, even though it's administered by the council.
council tax is a liability upon the inhabitants the council have an obligation to take the duties of the inhabitants
Section *(*) of the Local Government Act * does transfer duties and liabilities from county inhabitants to the county council. However, council tax, while being a liability of the inhabitants, is generally understood to be a responsibility of the residents to pay. The council's role is often seen as administering and collecting this tax. For a definitive interpretation, it's best to consult a legal professional.
tell me about A * discussion on HBInfo
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what is hbinfo
HBinfo is an online resource that provides information and a discussion platform for housing benefit professionals. It facilitates the sharing of news, views, and best practices in the field of housing benefits in the UK.
Does the bill of rights * protect the peoples rights
Yes, the Bill of Rights * is a fundamental piece of constitutional legislation in England that outlines and protects the rights of the people. Key points include:
- Freedom of speech in Parliament.
- Limitations on royal prerogative.
- Prohibition of cruel and unusual punishments.
- Rights to petition the monarch.
tell me more
The Bill of Rights * is a cornerstone of constitutional law in the UK. It established key principles, such as:
- The requirement for regular parliaments.
- Freedom of speech in Parliament.
- The right to petition the monarch.
- The prohibition of cruel and unusual punishments.
- Certain limits on the powers of the monarch.
These principles continue to influence British law to this day.
does this protect the peoples freedom of movement and speach
The Bill of Rights * protects freedom of speech, particularly for members of Parliament, but does not specifically mention freedom of movement. For more current protections, the Human Rights Act * enshrines the European Convention on Human Rights, which includes freedom of speech (Article *) and freedom of movement (Article * of Protocol No. *).
how do i access hbinfo
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what is their website
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do you have a link
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