At Anthony Collins Solicitors, we know that at times circumstances arise where a social businesses may need to challenge a decision made by a public body. Whilst it is always best to try alternatives to court proceedings first, such as mediation, sometimes these methods are unsuccessful and a judicial review claim is necessary.
A judicial review claim must be brought within three months of the decision being made by the public body and challenge the process in which the decision was reached, not the outcome of the decision. If it is felt that a public body has not acted in compliance with legislation, a judicial-review claim could be brought.
For a social business 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, or an organisation exercising public functions. Decisions by public bodies can be challenged on a number of grounds, including:
At Anthony Collins Solicitors our experienced team of judicial-review solicitors have extensive experience in helping social businesses bring judicial review claims against public bodies such as local authorities or public sector regulators. Our judicial review services include:
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