Wolman v Islington London Borough Council

The appeal has real prospects of success as the interpretation of 'on' in the statute is arguable and significant for both London boroughs and motorcyclists.

Parties: Claimant/appellant: Wolman; Defendant/respondent: Islington London Borough Council
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 11 July 2006
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal
Outcome: Permission to appeal granted
Legal Topics: Parking Offences, Interpretation of 'on' in Statute, Urban Road Regulations

Administrative Law Statutory Interpretation Parking Offences Interpretation of 'on' in Statute Urban Road Regulations

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Parties

Wolman

Claimant/appellant

Islington London Borough Council

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

1 What is the meaning of 'on' in Section 15(1) of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act?
2 Does parking a motorcycle with wheels raised above but not touching the pavement constitute an offence under the Act?

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal has real prospects of success as the interpretation of 'on' in the statute is arguable and significant for both London boroughs and motorcyclists.

Court Disposition

Permission to appeal granted

Orders

Appeal to be listed for three hours before two Lords Justices