Bringing and Defending Judicial Reviews

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Judicial Review is a challenge to the way in which a decision has been made by a public body. It is concerned with whether the law has been correctly applied, whether such a body has the power or duty to act, or make a decision; and that the right procedures were followed. It is also available for failures to act.  It is not concerned with the substance of the decision; but rather how that decision was made and it is only available where there is no other effective means of challenge.

This practical conference will ensure that parties defending and challenging decisions are able to best bring forward their case. The half day event will look at;

• The new time limits that were imposed in 2013 to restrict delays by bringing a JR. 
• The rules that have been re-codified and tightened up, so those bringing JR challenges must ensure they meet the timetable.
• The new cost cap rules, making it more affordable for challengers, but creating more risks for authorities and promoters of planning schemes.
• The cost cap rules that require a statement of financial resources. Even with a cap in place, the process remains complex and potentially costly.
• It can be a fast, effective and powerful way to convince a public body to reconsider a decision, or force them to take the action they should be taking. Tactically it can create inertia, since a JR could take more than a year to be heard. 
• Cash strapped authorities have to protect their decisions from JR and if they fail, decide carefully whether the merits justify defending a claim.

This afternoon event will appeal to solicitors, planners, developers and their agents, claimants, lobby groups and objectors, as well as regulatory authorities and public bodies.