An in-person event focused on grounds for judicial review. Experienced practitioners will provide an overview of the principal heads of challenge, and how to identify, target and frame them. Our speakers will use practical examples from their own work and consider any learning on the use of grounds in recent case law. Presented in partnership with Linklaters. Date: Thursday 24 September Time: 10:00-16:00 (registration from 09:30) Location: Linklaters’ London office (20 Ropemaker St, London EC2Y 9AR) Who is this for Lawyers, advisers, advocates and anyone likely to be involved in judicial review claims, or those wishing to increase their understanding of JR to help their clients Anyone responsible for legal policy in NGOs or Government, or those tasked with Government decision making Those working in campaigning organisations with a legal strategy Those representing and advising marginalised groups in society Ticket pricing Standard: £160 – For practitioners in private practice, and those working for a governmental or regulatory body Discounted: £120 – For charities, NGOs, trainee lawyers, academics, and those working in the charity or voluntary sector Advisers: £65 – For those who are advising but not qualified as, or training to be, solicitors or barristers. Student: £20 – For full-time student with valid university email address Free tickets are available for those with very limited or no training budget. Please reach out to [email protected] to request for one. Please note that PLP is a charity and relies on event ticket income. We’d really appreciate your contribution if you can. Programme 09:30-10:00 Registration and refreshments Morning chair: Matthew Court, Public Law Project 10:00-10:20 Introductory session (Speaker TBC) 10:20-11:00 Identifying targets of challenge ‘What has gone wrong, where and how to spot it!’, or ‘the how and why of the PAP’. Our speakers will address framing grounds for disclosure and solutions (including non-JR solutions) further down the line. They will also look at the distinction between duties and powers, and why that matters for grounds. They will also address the ‘no substantial difference’ test. Katherine Apps KC, 39 Essex Chambers Polly Glynn, Deighton Pierce Glynn 11:00-11:45 Illegality, part 1 This session will cover the scope of a public body’s powers and how this can lead to claims of ultra vires, fettering discretion, and whether relevant and / or irrelevant considerations are at issue. Gabriel Tan, University of Oxford Alex Fawke, Linklaters Another speaker TBC 11:45-12:00 Break 12:00-13:00 Illegality, part 2 This session will look at the Tameside duty of sufficient inquiry, failure to comply with the PSED, and identifying when human rights may be breached in public law terms. Jenni Richards KC, 39 Essex Chambers More speakers TBC 13:00-14:00 Lunch Afternoon chair: Jess Radke, Linklaters 14:00-14:40 Irrationality and proportionality This session will explore Wednesbury unreasonableness, its threshold and application, and the difference between procedural and outcome rationality. Speakers will also address proportionality in human rights cases. Tom Hickman KC, Blackstone Chambers Emily Wilsdon, 39 Essex Chambers 14:40-15:40 Procedural unfairness This session will cover statutory procedures, natural justice and fairness, the right to a fair hearing, the duty to give reasons, legitimate expectations and the duty to consult. Stephanie Harrison KC, Garden Court Chambers Ollie Persey, Garden Court Chambers Another speakers TBC 24 September 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Book now Standard TicketPrice: £160.00VAT: £0.00Total: £160.00Discounted TicketPrice: £120.00VAT: £0.00Total: £120.00Advisers TicketPrice: £65.00VAT: £0.00Total: £65.00Student TicketPrice: £20.00VAT: £0.00Total: £20.00 Share Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Book a place Tickets Ticket Type Price Spaces Standard Ticket £160.00 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 First name * Surname * Email address * Organisation * Do you have any accessibility requirement? * Do you have any dietary requirement? * Your main profession or activity * NGO Campaigner / activist Law centre Barrister (independent bar) Solicitor (LLP) Governmental or public body Regulatory body Academic Professional body Parliament Justice and Courts System Media Student Other Are you new to PLP events? * Select ... 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