Live Coverage: High Court Leave Hearing For IW Libraries

VB are reporting live from the High Court in London, for the Leave Hearing (the legal term for granting permission) for a judicial review against the Isle of Wight council over library closures.

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[11:34] Have just arrived at Court 71 at the High Court in London. The place is an amazing series of corridors, stairs and lifts. Still waiting outside for court to open.

[11:45] Judge in, opening court.

Judge has denied live coverage. It’s only short he said. More details in about one hour (I hope).

Image: Steve Punter under CC BY 2.0