Are you unhappy with a decision made by a public body which affects your interests? Do you believe that body has not acted fairly towards you?
Judicial Review involves challenging the decisions of public bodies and quasi public bodies, such as the NHS, governing bodies of professionals (such as the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) and planning tribunals. At a time when Government regulates the activities of individuals and businesses more than ever before, we find ourselves taking on applications for judicial review more and more frequently.
Some of our clients are involved in lobbying as part of the legislative process so our understanding of many of the issues is ongoing and up-to-date.
We have handled cases involving some of the most important principles in legal life, such as the right to life. We acted for an Intervener in the Court of Appeal in the Lesley Burke case in 2005; we have advised on the impact of the guidance and processes laid down by professional bodies, including the British Medical Association and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority; we have acted for some who have fled to this country and for others who have suffered persecution in their normal place of residence. We have represented professionals in disciplinary proceedings brought against them by their professional bodies.
We are not afraid to assist you in seeking to curb executive, legislative or corporate power where you need to do so. In every contentious matter account is taken of the implications of human rights law. When bodies with a public role regulate but fail to follow their own rules or to act in accordance with principles of fairness and natural justice we will help you seek an appropriate remedy.
Our clients value the detailed time and attention we give to them and the relationship that inevitably develops in cases in this area which are often complex and require many months’ work.
Contact: David Foster – 01483 562901
