Advising on Taxi & PHV Driving Licence Disputes & Regulatory Appeals for Litigators

Introduction

Over 380,000 Taxi and PHV drivers are licensed to operate in England & Wales, a number which steadily increases each year. This in turn results in growing scrutiny from Licensing Authorities, a rising number of drivers being on the wrong end of regulatory investigations, and more drivers at risk of their Taxi/PHV licences being revoked.

Providing regulatory advice to revoked drivers is a growing area of practice, and one which can be rewarding and lucrative with sufficient knowledge and expertise. Given the importance of a licence to a Taxi/PHV Driver, taking legal advice as to their rights and options is often a necessity to avoid the extraordinarily damaging impact of a revocation or adverse regulatory decision.

This interactive session will give an overview and understanding of the relevant law and procedure governing Taxi/PHV licensing and in particular revocations. Providing practitioners with practical tips and examples on how to advise clients in respect of their rights to make representations to the Licensing Authority/Licensing Sub-Committee, and appeal revocation decisions through the Magistrates’ Court and beyond.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Understanding the Regulatory Framework
• Applying the Statutory authority governing Taxi and PHV Driver Licensing
• Understanding the ‘Fit and Proper Person’ test with a focus on Taxi/PHV drivers
• Understanding and being able to advise upon and represent clients in the Local Authority and Licensing Authority Discipline processes
• Understanding the applicable and appropriate sanctions, and being able to advise clients accordingly
• Understanding the Appeals process
• Understanding common Taxi/PHV issues, and how to apply the law and guidance to such scenarios
• Options available to advise revoked clients
• Regulatory Appeals against Taxi/PHV Licensing decisions within the Magistrates’ Court (and further appeals)
• Practical scenarios and examples of Taxi/PHV cases

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.