This paper provides a brief introduction to the history and structure of tribunals in England and Wales and consideration of practical questions , such as: How are tribunals different from higher courts? What features are shared and what features differ , in practice? Where tribunals fit in the context of other public law remedies , and what public law issues apply across tribunal chambers?
Transfer of judicial to the Upper Tribunal in immigration cases is currently limited by statute but , since late 2011 , all ‘fresh claim’ judicial reviews have been transferred to the UT , and many judicial reviews of social services’ age assessments are also transferred there. This paper looks at the procedure and practical implications of judicial reviews being considered in the Upper Tribunal (IAC) regarding age assessments.
The Public Law Project has written to the Ministry of Justice seeking the statistical data that the legal aid proposals are said to be based on (June 2013).
A legal opinion by a leading QC has found that the Government’s proposed changes to legal aid – for which the consultation closes today – are unlawful.
The Public Law Project debunks the Lord Chancellor’s misuse of judicial review statistics.
The Government of Wales Act 2006 represents a landmark in Welsh history: formally separating the executive from the legislature in Wales , and providing a host of new powers for Welsh ministers and now , since the 2011 referendum , bringing broad primary legislative power to Wales for the first time in over 500 years.
An analysis of the important developments in human rights law , from the UK and Strasbourg courts over the last year.
This paper takes a practical look at the procedures for consenting new infrastructure in Wales , through the Planning Act 2008 and the Hybrid Bill procedure , and consider the potential areas for challenge (including consultation , strategic environmental assessment and habitats issues) for those opposed to such infrastructure. Through recent case studies , the paper examines the tactics and procedure for such challenges.
This paper reviews the most important cases of the past year , and considers their impact on case law and implications for future appellants.Review of the most important cases of the past year , consideration of their impact on case law and implications for future appellants.
PLP documents on the MOJ consultation ‘Judicial Review: proposals for reform’.
The Localism Act is intended to give ‘new freedom and flexibility’ to local government , increase the power of communities and individuals , and to reform the planning and housing systems to enable decisions to be taken at a local level. Is this the unfettering of local government from central control , or the end of accountability?
What is the difference between policy and law? When is policy law and when is it not law? When does it have to be published? Who decides what it means? How is it enforced? By what standards is compliance with policy measured?