An examination of the Welsh contribution to judicial review , looking at key cases past and present. Clive also assesses the future in light of the referendum on transfer of powers from Westminster to Wales.
4 May 2011
This paper looks at the opportunity for public law challenges arising from Welsh education legislation.
11 Apr 2013
A round-up of the important cases and decisions from the last 12 months.
12 Jul 2012
The government is seeking to apply significant restrictions on funding for JRs (on top of those imposed by LASPO 2012). At the same time , the courts have been clarifying the principles governing costs recovery. This seminar will provide practical tips and advice to help claimant lawyers sustain a JR practice into the future.
11 Jul 2013
This paper provides an overview of recent developments and tips on strategy for lawyers defending judicial review claims.
13 Oct 2011
With legal aid for JR under threat , practitioners may want to consider alternatives. Ombudsman decisions themselves are amenable to JR. Representations to the Ombudsman are free , claimants don’t need a lawyer – and in a landscape in which the government appears only to be prepared to fund legal advice for itself , that’s of increasing significance. Although there are some disadvantages to using the Ombudsman , there are also advantages , both are considered in this paper.
17 Jul 2013
The paper gives an introduction to the value of public law to voluntary sector organisations.
This presentation provides an overview of exceptional funding for inquests.
This presentation considers current issues in environmental and planning judicial reviews.
This talk outlines the most interesting judicial review cases in education in the last 12 months. It addresses the following topics: School transport; GCSE examinations; Eligibility for student funding in higher education; Universities; The Office of the Independent Adjudicator; Costs in judicial review claims in the Upper Tribunal.
This paper provides a summary overview of the exceptional funding scheme under the Legal Aid , Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.
4 Jun 2013
This paper focuses on preparation for and representation at the Social Security and Child Support First Tier Tribunal.