s27 Trustee Act 1925: Which set of statutory advertisements is required?

• A. London Gazette; district newspapers; national or local newspapers
• B. London Gazette; district newspapers
• C. National newspapers only
• D. District newspapers only

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that when trustees exercise certain powers under s27 of the Trustee Act 1925, they must give public notice through three channels to ensure adequate publicity and protect beneficiaries. The law requires publication in the London Gazette (the official public record), in district (local) newspapers, and also in a national or local newspaper to reach a wider audience beyond the local area. This triple advertising helps ensure any interested parties or potential beneficiaries are informed and reduces the risk of undiscovered claims against the sale.

If any one of these outlets is omitted, the requirement isn’t fully met. The London Gazette alone doesn’t cover local reach, district newspapers alone miss the broader audience, and national newspapers alone miss the formal official notice. So the set that includes all three—London Gazette, district newspapers, and a national or local newspaper—is the correct one.