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Price tag: Share your experiences of costs in judicial review

Judicial review is a core constitutional mechanism through which individuals and organisations can ensure that public bodies follow the law. It allows the independent judiciary to decide whether the actions and omissions of public bodies comply with the laws passed by Parliament and the standards established by the courts themselves. When the decisions of public

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Putting people at the heart of Party Conferences: 4 things we hope to see

With Party Conference season underway, politicians across parties are ‘setting out their stalls’ in the political marketplace. Party Conferences are each political party’s chance to sell their agenda and set the tone for the coming year. Just over a year into this Labour Government, against the backdrop of an ever-accelerating news cycle, this is a

Statement on the anniversary of the 2024 riots

One year after far-right riots at asylum hotels in the UK, people are once again living in fear of racist and anti-migrant violence

What is a Money Bill – and what will it mean for the controversial welfare bill?

Welfare reforms will now be made through a Money Bill - but what does that mean for Parliamentary scrutiny?

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The enduring role of public law in defending the rights of LGBTQ+ people

How public law has been crucial for LGBTQ+ people over the past thirty years

In the face of climate disaster, how can charities create accountability?

A statement from PLP on how we are tackling our environmental impact and how other charities can do the same.

How can Government avoid the next Horizon scandal?

As the Government expands use of AI and automation, how can they prevent widespread miscarriage of justice?

2023: The Good, the Bad, and the Hope

CEO Shameem Ahmad offers her thoughts on PLP's work in 2023 and the opportunities ahead in 2024

Why the new Rwanda treaty is still a risky bet

New Rwanda asylum treaty doesn't adequately deal with the Supreme Court's judgement about concerns over safety

Pain without gain: increasing conditionality in the UK

In the Autumn Statement, the Government promised to strengthen use of benefit sanctions, despite them being proven harmful and ineffective

The legal periscope: using public law research and casework for the public good

How legal researchers and caseworkers can tackle lack of government transparency with the 'periscope' method

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Should legal research be community-led?

PLP and the University of York’s joint event in May explored how legal researchers can influence law, policy, and practice

Please note: Public law is a very fast moving area and some of the information will be out of date or overtaken by events. PLP accept no responsibility for the contents of these items.