Judicial review is the process by which an individual can challenge the lawfulness of decisions made by public bodies. In a claim for a judicial review a court will consider whether a public body has acted lawfully. It is an important remedy which allows individuals to seek accountability. It allows individuals who are adversely affected by the decisions of public bodies to challenge the legality of those decisions.
Our lawyers understand the importance of ensuring that public authorities are held to account. We will advise you on public law challenges and guide you through the process.
If there is a decision you want to challenge, it is important to act quickly. There are strict time limits for launching a judicial review, usually within three months, although in some cases the review must be brought sooner. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can help.
Our expertise includes challenges to:
Whatever your needs, our team of highly experienced Civil Liberties & Human Rights lawyers can provide you with the help and advice you need. Contact one of our experienced team, either by telephone or email.
Once we have all your information we will be able to assess your case and understand your requirements. If successful, our team will allocate the right representative for your case and we will discuss funding options available.
We’ll ensure that the solicitor who acts for you has the most appropriate expertise and helps you to find the best possible resolution.
Our experience of judicial review ranges from high profile cases to very many less well known, but no less complex or important cases. We judicially reviewed the decision (by the Director of Public Prosecutions) not to prosecute anyone for the murder of Stephen Lawrence. Subsequently the investigation into the death was reopened and in January 2012 two men were convicted of his murder. We also intervened on behalf of Humanists UK in a challenge concerning the right to die.
We have extensive experience of successfully pursuing challenges against public bodies by way of judicial review. Judicial review is a complex process. It is difficult for an individual to navigate without the benefit of legal expertise. Our intervention and specialist expertise often results in public bodies accepting the need to reconsider their decisions without the requirement to go to court. However, we also have experience of succeeding with contested public law challenges before the courts.
Our lawyers will explore every legal avenue to overturn unfair decisions. They will fight on your behalf and will advise and guide you throughout the process.
Judicial review is the process by which individuals can challenge the lawfulness of decisions made by public bodies. For example, a challenge to the decisions of a coroner or an inquest conclusion, a decision made by the Independent Office for Police Complaints, a decision by the CPS, or a decision on eligibility for compensation claims for miscarriage of justice.
You may be eligible for public funding known as Legal Aid. Otherwise, we will explore other potential funding sources with you.
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