In R (on the application of Palestine Solidarity Campaign Ltd) v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government [2020] UKSC 16 the Supreme Court considered whether guidance issued … [Read more...] about Guidance on Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Investments ruled to be illogical and unlawful
The Supreme Court considers the Carltona Principle does not apply where the clear wording of the statute implies otherwise
In R v Adams [2020] UKSC 19 the Supreme Court considered the legality of an order made under the Northern Ireland regime of detention without trial which was in place between 1922 and 1971 (known as … [Read more...] about The Supreme Court considers the Carltona Principle does not apply where the clear wording of the statute implies otherwise
Government consults on changes to food allergen labelling
Working together, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Food Standards Agency have issued a consultation on proposed changes to food allergen labelling in … [Read more...] about Government consults on changes to food allergen labelling
When can a private body be amenable to judicial review?
The Court of Appeal recently upheld the decision of the Divisional Court and agreed, in R (Holmcroft Properties Ltd v KPMG LLP, that KPMG was not amenable to judicial review when acting as an … [Read more...] about When can a private body be amenable to judicial review?
Are the decisions of public authorities final?
In its recent judgment in R (on the application of Sambotin) v London Borough of Brent, concerning the local authority’s decision of Mr Sambotin's application for assistance under the Housing Act … [Read more...] about Are the decisions of public authorities final?