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.
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Would you know how to manage an escalating social media storm? Are you confident in your plans and policies for responding to, and managing, a prominent ‘scandal’ in your charity?
The Civil Partnership (Opposite-Sex Couples) Regulations 2019 were made on 5 November 2019 and came into force on 2 December 2019.
HMRC’s approach to underpayment of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) is getting tougher and shows no sign of abating.
HMRC’s approach to underpayment of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) is getting tougher and shows no sign of abating.
Now 2020 is here and we have welcomed in the new decade, it’s time to welcome in changes regards the contents of employee’s statement of particulars.
In December 2019, the Care Quality Commission brought its first prosecution against a local authority
The CIL was introduced under the Planning Act 2008 and the CIL Regulations 2010, which came into force in April 2010. CIL is a non-negotiable tax charged by local authorities on new developments.
The Court of Appeal’s recent decision is likely to be unwelcome news for any cash-strapped councils seeking to fund the costs of taxi enforcement through licence fees.
It is important that trustees are aware of the law relating to people who are transgender and those who identify as non-binary so that they can ensure compliance.
Earlier this year, the Charity Commission published its inquiry report into Oxfam GB, following allegations about events in Haiti in 2010 involving its staff members.
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