The Court of Appeal's decision in R (on the application of Campaign Against Arms Trade) v Secretary of State for International Trade presents a rare example of a successful challenge on … [Read more...] about Saudi Arms Case – Government told to ask the right questions, and answer them
Another reminder of the wide margin of discretion afforded in making complex decisions
R (Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee & Anr) v Secretary of State for Health The vast majority of prescriptions made by the NHS in England each year are dispensed by retail … [Read more...] about Another reminder of the wide margin of discretion afforded in making complex decisions
The treatment of ex post facto reasons in judicial review
Going to a bookmakers and placing a bet on the outcome of a lottery (known as 'secondary betting') is distinct from participating in a lottery by buying a lottery ticket. The distinction is important … [Read more...] about The treatment of ex post facto reasons in judicial review
Parliament gets its teeth into the Brexit debate
Yesterday, MPs kicked off five days of debate on whether or not to accept the terms of the Brexit deal negotiated by the government. The action yesterday (4 December) centred around two main … [Read more...] about Parliament gets its teeth into the Brexit debate
Can the UK unilaterally reverse out of Brexit under Article 50?
Advocate General Campos Sánchez-Bordona has this morning given his opinion to CJEU in the Wightman case regarding whether UK can unilaterally withdraw notice of its intention to … [Read more...] about Can the UK unilaterally reverse out of Brexit under Article 50?
CJEU rejects (the other) Brexit case as inadmissible
Today everyone's focus is on the CJEU hearing taking place in the Wightman case. However, yesterday CJEU published its judgment in another Brexit challenge - Shindler and Ors v Council of … [Read more...] about CJEU rejects (the other) Brexit case as inadmissible