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People who believe they’ve been treated unfairly by the govt, police forces, or other public bodies, have long been able to seek justice in the courts. 
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But, worryingly, this important safeguard could soon be watered down... https://eachother.org.uk/what-has-judicial-review-ever-done-for-us/">https://eachother.org.uk/what-has-...
But, worryingly, this important safeguard could soon be watered down... https://eachother.org.uk/what-has-judicial-review-ever-done-for-us/">https://eachother.org.uk/what-has-...
Judicial review – or JR – basically allows normal people to challenge decisions by public authorities.
Governing is hard and mistakes can be made.
JR enables judges to review a decision and, if for example it& #39;s found that it breached a person& #39;s human rights, quash it.
Governing is hard and mistakes can be made.
JR enables judges to review a decision and, if for example it& #39;s found that it breached a person& #39;s human rights, quash it.
Boris Johnson and Lord chancellor Robert Buckland QC have set up a panel of experts tasked with examining the need “for potential reforms to (JR)”.
It& #39;s feared the government wants to weaken, not strengthen, JR as a way in which citizens can hold it to account.
It& #39;s feared the government wants to weaken, not strengthen, JR as a way in which citizens can hold it to account.
Govts have claimed JRs have been used excessively, causing unnecessary delays in achieving policy outcomes.
But @thebarcouncil says applications for JR fell by 44% between 2015 and 2019.
And legal aid cuts have already reduced access to JR. https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/judicial-review-bar-council-reaction.html">https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/...
But @thebarcouncil says applications for JR fell by 44% between 2015 and 2019.
And legal aid cuts have already reduced access to JR. https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/judicial-review-bar-council-reaction.html">https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/...
If JR is curtailed or cut, we stand to lose an essential safeguard through which we can stand up for our rights when public bodies get things wrong.
Still not convinced?
Well, we& #39;ve listed some of the great things JRs have done for us here: https://eachother.org.uk/what-has-judicial-review-ever-done-for-us/">https://eachother.org.uk/what-has-...
Still not convinced?
Well, we& #39;ve listed some of the great things JRs have done for us here: https://eachother.org.uk/what-has-judicial-review-ever-done-for-us/">https://eachother.org.uk/what-has-...
One example we& #39;ve included is the legal action taken by @Foxglovelegal and @GoodLawProject following the exams algorithm debacle this summer.
They helped students take initial steps towards a JR, putting pressure on the government ahead of its eventual U-turn.
They helped students take initial steps towards a JR, putting pressure on the government ahead of its eventual U-turn.
We can also look to the actions taken by ordinary people to hold public authorities accountable amid the coronavirus pandemic.
This includes a JR launched by doctors @meenalsworld and @RadioCricket over PPE guidance.
And nightclub owner @JeremyJoseph over the 10pm curfew
This includes a JR launched by doctors @meenalsworld and @RadioCricket over PPE guidance.
And nightclub owner @JeremyJoseph over the 10pm curfew
In 2017, fees the government imposed for certain kinds of employment tribunal claims were ruled unlawful.
The legal action was brought by @unisontheunion.
At the time Gen Sec @DavePrentis said: "These unfair fees have let law-breaking bosses off the hook these past four years"
The legal action was brought by @unisontheunion.
At the time Gen Sec @DavePrentis said: "These unfair fees have let law-breaking bosses off the hook these past four years"
We& #39;ll keep you up-to-date on the future of JR and what it means for you.
For the latest info, we also recommend you follow our friends here:
@libertyhq
@publiclawprojct
@JCWI_UK
@friends_earth
@EquallyOurs
@Humanists_UK
@Foxglovelegal
@AmnestyUK
@stonewalluk
For the latest info, we also recommend you follow our friends here:
@libertyhq
@publiclawprojct
@JCWI_UK
@friends_earth
@EquallyOurs
@Humanists_UK
@Foxglovelegal
@AmnestyUK
@stonewalluk
