Feudal land law

The 9th Programme included a review of feudal land law. The project was to consider the several residual but significant feudal elements that remain part of the law of England and Wales.

The Commission was not able to carry out work in this area during the 9th Programme because of the demands of other projects. The feudal land law project was automatically considered for inclusion in the 10th Programme, alongside proposals for new projects suggested by consultees.

Commissioners remain of the view that this is an important area of the law suitable for consideration by the Law Commission. However, they have concluded that the extent and nature of the problems presented by competing law reform work suggests that greater public benefit would flow from conducting those projects before a review of feudal land law.

Consequently, this project is deferred and will be put forward for consideration for the 11th Programme.

For more information, contact the property and trust law team or go to the team page.

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