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Costs for judicial review—general principles

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Illegality in a judicial review context, what is it? When is it an actionable ground of challenge and what must be established for a challenge to succeed?

Illegality in a judicial review context, what is it? When is it an actionable ground of challenge and what must be established for a challenge to...
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Produced in partnership with Jamas Hodivala of Matrix Chambers 1st Aug
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What is fettering of discretion in judicial review? When is it an actionable ground of challenge and what must be established for a challenge to succeed?

What is fettering of discretion in judicial review? When is it an actionable ground of challenge and what must be established for a challenge to...
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Produced in partnership with Jamas Hodivala of Matrix Chambers 1st Aug
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Can a judicial review claim be brought against a political party?

Can a judicial review claim be brought against a political party?Judicial review is a process by which the courts exercise a supervisory jurisdiction...
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1st Aug
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How can you challenge a National Health Service (NHS) policy?

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1st Aug
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What is Wednesbury unreasonableness?

What is Wednesbury unreasonableness?Public authorities generallyPublic authorities are constrained in their actions as they are required to act in...
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1st Aug
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What are considered the leading cases on 'adequate alternative remedy' in judicial review proceedings?

What are considered the leading cases on 'adequate alternative remedy' in judicial review proceedings?Judicial review is considered to be a remedy of...
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Produced in partnership with Jamas Hodivala of Matrix Chambers 1st Aug
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When is a decision amenable to judicial review?

When is a decision amenable to judicial review?Assuming the decision is made by a public authority or other public body susceptible to judicial...
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Produced in partnership with Jamas Hodivala of Matrix Chambers 1st Aug
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Can a Welsh Registered Social Landlord who is not a public body for the Office of National Statistics be the subject of a judicial review when it delivers a public function?

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Produced in partnership with Tim Edds of Browne Jacobson 1st Aug
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Material considerations in judicial review. What is it? When is it an actionable ground of challenge and what must be established for a challenge to succeed?

Material considerations in judicial review. What is it? When is it an actionable ground of challenge and what must be established for a challenge to...
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Produced in partnership with Jamas Hodivala of Matrix Chambers 1st Aug
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On what grounds could a decision of a public authority be challenged by way of judicial review, where the authority/decision in question has failed to comply with the law? Are there any leading case law examples from the UK courts (including Northern Ireland)?

On what grounds could a decision of a public authority be challenged by way of judicial review, where the authority/decision in question has failed to...
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What is a public authority?

What is a public authority?There is no single, universal answer to the question whether a particular organisation is treated, in law, as a public...
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An introductory guide to damages in judicial review

An introductory guide to damages in judicial reviewJudicial review is an equitable remedy. The court has discretion to make an award in successful...
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Produced in partnership with Morayo Fagborun Bennett of Hardwicke Chambers 1st Aug
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The impact of EU law in judicial review [Archived]

The impact of EU law in judicial review [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived is not maintained. What is the status of EU law in...
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Produced in partnership with Andrew Eaton of Hogan Lovells and Telha Arshad of Hogan Lovells 31st Jul
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Judicial review—what it is and when it can be used—Scotland [Archived]

Judicial review—what it is and when it can be used—Scotland [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived is not maintained. For...
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Produced in partnership with Carolyn Morgan of Harper Macleod LLP 31st Jul
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Avoiding a judicial review

Avoiding a judicial reviewAlthough it may not be possible to prevent a claimant from issuing a claim for judicial review, the more robust the...
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Produced in partnership with Morayo Fagborun Bennett of Hardwicke Chambers 31st Jul
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Judicial review—what it is and when it can be used

Judicial review—what it is and when it can be usedWhat is judicial review?Judicial review is a process by which the courts exercise a supervisory...
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Produced in partnership with Mathew Purchase of Matrix Chambers and Dr Mirza Ahmad of St Philips Chambers 31st Jul
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Duty of candour and disclosure requirements in judicial review

Duty of candour and disclosure requirements in judicial reviewDisclosure (stating that a document exists or has existed) in judicial review...
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Produced in partnership with Morayo Fagborun Bennett of Hardwicke Chambers 31st Jul
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What are the key features of judicial review in Scotland and how does it compare to England and Wales?

What are the key features of judicial review in Scotland and how does it compare to England and Wales?Judicial review in Scotland evolved separately...
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31st Jul
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How can I tell whether a body is amenable to judicial review?

How can I tell whether a body is amenable to judicial review?Aside from the specific statutory provisions regarding the responsibility and...
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