Hanchett-Stamford v Attorney General

Subject Matter

CHARITY — Charitable purposes — Advancement of animal welfare — League formed to effect ban on performing animals — Whether charitable purpose — Whether purpose to change law — Charities Act 2006, s 2(2)(k)

[2009] Ch 173; [2009] 2 WLR 405; [2009] PTSR 1

ASSOCIATION — Unincorporated association — Dissolution — Distribution of assets — Membership falling below two on death of member — Whether assets vesting in sole surviving member or Crown as bona vacantia — Right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions — Human Rights Act 1998, Sch 1, Pt II, art 1

[2009] Ch 173; [2009] 2 WLR 405; [2009] PTSR 1