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
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
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
Welfare reforms will now be made through a Money Bill - but what does that mean for Parliamentary scrutiny?
How public law has been crucial for LGBTQ+ people over the past thirty years
A statement from PLP on how we are tackling our environmental impact and how other charities can do the same.
As the Government expands use of AI and automation, how can they prevent widespread miscarriage of justice?
CEO Shameem Ahmad offers her thoughts on PLP's work in 2023 and the opportunities ahead in 2024
New Rwanda asylum treaty doesn't adequately deal with the Supreme Court's judgement about concerns over safety
In the Autumn Statement, the Government promised to strengthen use of benefit sanctions, despite them being proven harmful and ineffective
How legal researchers and caseworkers can tackle lack of government transparency with the 'periscope' method
PLP and the University of York’s joint event in May explored how legal researchers can influence law, policy, and practice