Isle of Wight denied library closures review

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Tue, 26/07/2011 - 16:29 The High Court has rejected an application by an Isle of Wight resident to bring a judicial review claim over the island's library closures. At a hearing in London today [26th July], His Honour Judge Pearl said the application had missed the requisite three month time period, campaigners reported. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]

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