We use our extensive legal and housing sector knowledge to work in partnership with organisations who wish to challenge a decision of a public body. While it is always best to try and resolve the dispute, by negotiation, through mediation or other alternatives to court proceedings, it is vital to obtain prompt advice, as a claim for judicial review has to be issued within three months of the decision being challenged. To challenge a decision legally, it must have been made by a public body such as a government department, local authority, NHS Trust or a regulatory body. Public bodies must act within the law and carry out their decisions rationally and in compliance with proper processes and legislation. Failure to do so could lead to a judicial review claim being issued.
Judicial review can only be initiated when the decision is unlawful, for example when reached by an improper process, not simply because it is thought to be wrong. The key issue is the process by which a decision has been made, not the outcome of the decision. Decisions by public bodies can be challenged on a number of grounds, including:
At Anthony Collins Solicitors, our team of litigators use their extensive sector knowledge to help social housing providers bring judicial review claims against public bodies such as local authorities and regulatory bodies. Our judicial review services include:
I was really pleased with the service that Anthony Collins Solicitors provided in this case. Helen Tucker was able to understand the various aspects to this complex case and provide technical and pragmatic advice accordingly. There were some unexpected turns in this case and Helen was able to manage changing priorities and instructions in her stride. Her successful defence of this case was hugely valuable to Viridian Housing in helping us to achieve our strategic priorities while ensuring that a vulnerable resident continued to receive appropriate care services.Matt Campion, Director of Social Impact, Viridian Housing.
Such freedoms will allow HAs greater flexibility over how they use their assets and, potentially, how they structure their businesses. Our expert panel gathered to discuss the possible opportunities the deregulatory measures offer, together with the likely hurdles. Read the outcome of their discussion here.
A pragmatic and efficient solicitor ensuring clients receive effective resolutions.
The Lifeline Project was a well-regarded charity. Failure to carry out the targets within the contracts led the charity into insolvency and resulted in a personal, 7-year disqualification order.
On 23 July, trainees from Anthony Collins Solicitors will host an ‘experience day’, which will involve various activities and presentations, with lawyers and non-lawyers from across the firm.
The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) has launched a new scheme specifically for charities and not-for-profit organisations who want to advise EU citizens on UK settlement.
In the second part of our series on contract management pitfalls, we look at the risks and opportunities presented by payment mechanisms in construction contracts.
Under most construction contracts, the contractor takes on the ground conditions risk. However, a recent case has demonstrated that the risk can fall on the employer.
The UK Government has been consulting on how it should promote social value in its procurements. Here is our response that we submitted to the consultation...
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force on 1 June 2019.
A recent case in the Court of Appeal will no doubt bring a sigh of relief for employers, but a corresponding sigh of disappointment may be uttered for equality and gender balance in the workplace.
This briefing assists response to the consultation paper by outlining the consultation questions, providing some background information and prompting some thoughts and potential answers.
A report published on 29 May by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has found that since 2009-10, local government spending on services has fallen on average by 21% in real terms.
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