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.
With lockdown restrictions further lifting on 4 July, charities have a lot to think about.
We have advised a number of families, alongside Ms Ockenden’s review, in relation to concerns as to the care and treatment provided by maternity services at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust.
On 25 June 2020, the Charity Commission issued a regulatory alert to all leaders of large or complex service-providing charities.
The online divorce system is a fantastic facility available to both legal professionals and litigants in person.
The Government has confirmed that the eviction ban/possession stay will definitely end on the 23 August 2020.
AGM season will soon be upon us. One of the many challenges social distancing measures has presented is how to hold AGMs and other General Meetings.
The MHCLG has published its review into the risks of fraud and corruption in local government procurement.
On 24 April 2020, the Fire Brigade Union, supported by the prison staff union (POA), public services union PCS and the GMB, filed court proceedings against the Government.
Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 05/20 announced the Government’s update of its “Outsourcing Playbook”.
Last week saw a significant easing of social distancing measures in England from 4 July”.
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