Judicial Review for NGOs – The Basics

A basic guide to judicial review specifically for Justice Together partners who want a better understanding of what it is, how it works and how it might be relevant to your work.  This event will also include sessions on potential litigation around the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 and Community Organising.  Our expert panel of speakers includes a mixture of lawyers and NGOs from the Public Law Project, Doughty Street Chambers, Detention Action, Medical Justice and Citizens UK.

Please Note:

• This is a free event by invitation only. 
• The online session on 24th is a LIVE workshop and will not be recorded.  The same is true of the online option for 27th June.
• All bookings assume that delegates will attend both events, as the 24th online event prepares delegates for the in person event on 27th. The alternative ticket option is to attend online for 27th, though  we emphasize that we really would like people to attend the 27th in person, if at all possible. 
• If you need any further clarification please e-mail [email protected]

The second day is being hosted by Allen & Overy LLP and includes lunch and a closing reception (drinks and nibbles) – so will provide an opportunity to meet or catch-up with other JT partners.

Please note that this course concerns JR in the jurisdiction of England and Wales.  Whilst there may be some similarities with JR in Northern Ireland and Scotland, they are different jurisdictions and they are not specifically  covered in the course.

Day 1 – Friday 24 June: 2pm to 5pm: online only

1. What is a Judicial Review?
2. Grounds for a Judicial Review
3. Steps in a Judicial Review

Day 2: Monday 27 June: 10am to 5pm: hybrid – online and in-person at Allen & Overy LLP, London

4. Strategic Litigation by NGOs
   • Funding and costs risks
   • Case studies
   • Views from NGOs

Lunch (hosted by Allen & Overy)

5. Community Organising
6. The Nationality and Borders Act 2022

Reception (hosted by Allen & Overy)

Attendance of both days is highly recommended and we would prefer to see people in person on the 27th if possible.