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VCS v HM Revenue & Customs

I refer you to my recent post on the above subject over on Pepipoo

VCS's appeal was dismissed and the tribunal (a superior court of record) made a number of important findings that I suggest will have an effect on the way that PPC's operate. Generally, we would regard it as a good decision.

Got be be brief. More later.
My very sincere apologies for those hoping to request off-board assistance but I am now so inundated with requests that in order to do justice to those "already in the system" I am no longer accepting PM's and am unlikely to do so for the foreseeable future (August 2016). :(

For those seeking more detailed advice and guidance regarding small claims cases arising from private parking issues I recommend that you visit the Private Parking forum on PePiPoo.com
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  • notts_phil
    notts_phil Posts: 1,087 Forumite
    thats good news:)
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  • give_them_FA
    give_them_FA Posts: 2,998 Forumite
    Certainly be useful to us. It should dispose of all of Halfwit Hasbeen's cases at a stroke. Let me have the references when you have a moment, HO?
  • AlexisV
    AlexisV Posts: 1,890 Forumite
    Need time to digest, but there appears to be some findings that are nothing short of epic in this ruling.
  • esmerobbo
    esmerobbo Posts: 4,979 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    I see the decision takes into account the period from 05 to 09 then the normal time of 6 years can come into force from 09 to present!

    I can see a fair amount of cash leaving VCS going toward HMRC.
  • trisontana
    trisontana Posts: 9,472 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    And possibly most other PPCs.
    What part of "A whop bop-a-lu a whop bam boo" don't you understand?
  • ManxRed
    ManxRed Posts: 3,530 Forumite
    Ironic that Parking Spy Intruder should use Tax Evasion as an analogy in his 'discussions' with me yesterday!!

    Alanis Morrissette to thread! Alanis Morrissette to thread!!!
    Je Suis Cecil.
  • HO87
    HO87 Posts: 4,296 Forumite
    edited 16 May 2012 at 1:58PM
    @ GTFA and all (save having to follow the threrad on Pepipoo) the link to the full judgment is: Here (Opens as a .pdf)
    My very sincere apologies for those hoping to request off-board assistance but I am now so inundated with requests that in order to do justice to those "already in the system" I am no longer accepting PM's and am unlikely to do so for the foreseeable future (August 2016). :(

    For those seeking more detailed advice and guidance regarding small claims cases arising from private parking issues I recommend that you visit the Private Parking forum on PePiPoo.com
  • give_them_FA
    give_them_FA Posts: 2,998 Forumite
    Thank you, HO, that is a good find; I have read through the entire judgment now. I think it will be very useful in that the judgment states that the parking company cannot make or enforce a contract with the motorist. Now, whether that will apply to ALL parking companies we cannot say; but it will certainly be another dart to throw at the only company currently trying it on in court, and, unless their contract provides otherwise, should lead to the striking out of all their claims.
  • As has been said this is from a superior court of record (HC equivalent) which means that lower courts such as the small claims court will have to follow it. It looks to be a nail in the coffin for PPCs.

    If it is appealed then the danger is that an even higher superior court of record (Court of Appeal?) will agree.
  • hammer68
    hammer68 Posts: 147 Forumite
    what bearing does this then have on the new legislation being brought in where the driver now has to confess his/her crime ??. can he/she still be chased by these ppcs for their horrendous crimes.
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