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Two day hearing set for farmers' judicial review on APR and BPR changes

Farmers behind the claim said it is not too late for the Government to pause and commit to a 'full' consultation exercise before implementing Inheritance Tax changes

Chris Brayford
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James Austen, partner at Collyer Bristow with primary conduct of the APR and BPR claim, said: "The issues raised in this judicial review are profound: they concern the standards by which Government should have consulted before implementing reforms with profound consequences for families and businesses across the country."
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James Austen, partner at Collyer Bristow with primary conduct of the APR and BPR claim, said: "The issues raised in this judicial review are profound: they concern the standards by which Government should have consulted before implementing reforms with profound consequences for families and businesses across the country."

Farmers challenging the Government's proposed changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) have received confirmation that an urgent High Court hearing will take place in just over two weeks' time. Law firm Collyer...

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