One thing you must do Read our in-depth response and analysis to each of the Independent Criminal Legal Aid Review’s recommendations, including the need for an immediate 15% increase in legal aid rates. What do you want to know 1. The Judicial Review Bill is passed by the Commons TheRead More →
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 31 January 2022: Last Friday, Sierra Leone’s judiciary announced it would review the sentences of more than 1,000 detainees as part of what it describes as an effort to increase access to justice and decongest centres. corrections across the country. This week, from January 31, 2022 toRead More →
A High Court judge has ordered that an application for judicial review made by a claimant in London be transferred to Manchester, closer to her home and despite objections from the defendant public authority. Give a court ruling on the papers in Fortt, R (On Enforcement of) vRead More →
Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo said the country’s judicial system does not belong to the legal profession but to Nigerians in general. Osinbajo revealed this in Lagos over the weekend at the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) annual dinner and scholarship. He highlighted the impact of the legalRead More →
The reform package in the criminal justice system approved by the Federal Cabinet bodes well, and it should see the light of day. Notwithstanding the reservations expressed by the judicial fraternity, in particular due to insufficient consultation with the stakeholders, this can always be settled amicably. But what is essentialRead More →
As guardians of justice and fairness in society, the role of the Nigerian Bar goes beyond the development of an effective and efficient justice sector, it must also be at the forefront of defending reforms and deepening the discourse that will continually maintain its excellence and prestige, and the ruleRead More →
A county neighbor recently suggested (Herald, December 17) I’m researching the attacks on our “justice system” over the past 30 years, as well as the “war on law enforcement.” You don’t have to go back 30 years to find this assault on our “judicial system”, which has been attacked byRead More →
Euro Africa Kalengwa Mine Limited has lost a bid to join a case for Kalengwa Processing Zone Limited over a contentious mine permit. This is a case in which Kalengwa Processing Zone Limited sought leave to commence a judicial review of the Mining Licensing Committee’s decision to terminate its LargeRead More →
Under current law, there are more than two dozen offenses that can send minors to the adult justice system, including rape, murder, carjacking and firearms offences. This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s press partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Jabriera HandyRead More →
The Maryland State House. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. Jabriera Handy told lawmakers she was coerced into confessing to second-degree murder as a teenager in order to have her case heard in juvenile court. His grandmother suffered a heart attack and died during an argument with Handy. She was chargedRead More →
A High Court judge has ordered that a judicial review case issued in London should instead be moved to Manchester closer to the claimant’s home. Mr Justice Fordham noted in Fortt, R (On Enforcement of) v Financial Services Compensation Scheme Ltd that Manchester Administrative Court was making the best useRead More →
January 28, 2022 Elise Archer, Attorney General The latest Government Services Annual Report shows that Tasmania’s justice and corrections sectors have continued to improve in key areas. The report shows that for the 2020-21 reporting period the average daily prison population fell by 3.6% and Tasmania’s imprisonment rate of 149.2Read More →
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BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY) — While almost everyone has a story about how COVID has delayed their job, a family event, or just everyday life, it also has a ripple effect on our justice system. When the pandemic started in 2020, many cases were put on hold. Since then, theRead More →
Contact: Emile Creel STARKVILLE, Mississippi—Two researchers at the Mississippi State University Center for Social Science Research are receiving $597,000 from the National Institute of Justice to examine practices in Mississippi’s juvenile justice system. SSRC Research Professor and Associate Director Angela Robertson and Assistant Research Professor Sheena Gardner are teaming upRead More →
TL; DR: An application for judicial review requested by the Spitalfields Historic Trust and its supporters has been granted by Madam Justice Lang DBE. The defendant in the claim was Tower Hamlets Council and the interested party was Old Truman Brewery Limited. According to the Crowdjustice site Save Brick Lane,Read More →
Cumbria CC must continue to seek judicial review of local government reorganization in the county, despite a High Court judge’s initial request being dismissed last week. In 2021 the council sought a judicial review of the decision to abolish Cumbria’s two-tier system and replace it with two new unitary councils,Read More →
A conservation charity is today appealing the dismissal of a judicial review of Shannon LNG. It concerns the inclusion of the proposed development in the list of EU projects of common interest. The developments included in the list of EU projects of common interest are those identified as key prioritiesRead More →
Refusing to interfere with the Jharkhand Public Service Commission’s decision on the disputed answers of the 2021 preliminary test, the Jharkhand High Court observed that, “The mere fact that the experts were not chosen by the petitioner cannot be a reason to doubt the decision of the committee of expertsRead More →
AN APPEAL from a High Court Judge’s decision not to grant the County Council legal action would not be supported by the Deputy Leader. Cumbria County Council received a letter from High Court Judge Stephen Davies last week refusing their application for judicial review. The council has sought the rightRead More →
The evaluation of a trainee’s work and performance is the function of the employer and the court should invoke its power of judicial review only where such action is tainted with arbitrariness and caprice and the courts should keep from substituting their opinion on such matters, Delhi High Court noted.Read More →
The mother of a 13-year-old boy who died after he was allegedly pushed into a river is awaiting a ruling on the merits of a decision not to prosecute a teenager accused of being responsible. Christopher Kapessa was allegedly pushed into the River Cynon near Fernhill, Rhondda Cynon Taff, byRead More →
Published: January 24, 2022 As the Judicial Review and Tribunals Bill moves to report stage in the House of Commons, we have identified two key ways to make the Bill fairer so that those wrongfully treated can hold to account to the government. Read the full briefing PLP is concernedRead More →
Can members of legislative assemblies be expelled beyond one session? Does a one-year ban violate the Constitution? Can members of legislative assemblies be expelled beyond one session? Does a one-year ban violate the Constitution? The story so far: Twelve BJP lawmakers were suspended for one year by the Maharashtra AssemblyRead More →
Judicial Review and Courts Bill 2021-22 was introduced in the House on July 21, 2021. Second reading was held on October 26, 2021. The bill would reform the rules affecting judicial reviews and make changes to the justice system, including allowing remote access to investigations. The bill was considered byRead More →
A JUDGE has granted permission to begin the process of legal review of the proceedings surrounding the Future Chippenham project. Last year, Dr Helen Stride launched her judicial review bid in response to a decision by Wiltshire Council cabinet to provide a ‘southern section of the A4 feeder road atRead More →
A JUDGE at the High Court in Belfast has refused to allow judicial review of the decision by two Stormont ministers to take legal action against the police. Judge Scoffield said the application for judicial review by loyalist activist Jamie Bryson was “academic” because the legal dispute between the PSNIRead More →
The principles Together with our members, we have defined some fundamental principles that underpin judicial review: Maintaining checks and balances Judicial independence Eligibility Accessibility and affordability Scope Effective remedies 1. Maintaining checks and balances The fundamental purpose of judicial review is to determine whether public authorities are acting in accordanceRead More →
In judicial review proceedings, courts are concerned with the decision-making process and not with the decision itself, the Supreme Court observed in a judgment delivered today. In this case, the appellant, a chief constable, applied to the High Court for a retroactive promotion with effect from 21.01.2004. His grievance wasRead More →
Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 7:40 a.m.Press Release: The Hood A lawsuit has been launched by a group of concerned parents calling for an urgent reconsideration of Medsafe’s decision to roll out the Pzifer vaccine to children aged 5 to 11. Following the filing at Wellington High Court last week ofRead More →
The High Court of Rajasthan has reiterated that the power of judicial review conferred on the High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is one of the fundamental features of the Constitution and no legislation can nullify or limit this power. Judge Pushpendra Bhati further stated thatRead More →
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Nikhil Rathi, then CEO of the UK division of the London Stock Exchange, arrives at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain January 11, 2018. He is now chief executive of Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register LONDON, Jan 17 (Reuters)Read More →
The Duke of Sussex has filed for judicial review of a Home Office decision not to allow him to personally pay for police protection for himself and his family while in the UK. Harry wants to bring his visiting children from the US, but he and his family are ‘unableRead More →
The argument of the three dissenting Republican Supreme Court justices against the anti-gerrymandering opinion issued by the court 4-3 on Wednesday appears to be: Republican politicians are allowed to rig the game in their favor against the will of voters in the Ohio and in violation of the Ohio Constitution,Read More →
I recently posted on SSRN a draft of my upcoming article on “How Judicial Review Can Help People Vote With Their Feet.” It is part of a symposium organized by the Institute for Justice on the theme “Does the will of the people exist?” The article is available here. HereRead More →
The PSA had argued that the government had failed to legally consult on changes to police pensions due to come into force later this year, which will see legacy public sector schemes closed and members moving to plans reformed in April, as part of the McCloud appeal. This is separateRead More →
An Taisce – The National Trust for Ireland v An Bord Pleanala & ors, [2021] IEHC 254, [2021] IEHC 422, [2021] IESCDET 109] This case concerned a joint venture between Glanbia Ireland and Royal A-Ware. The companies have applied for planning permission to build a cheese factory in County Kilkenny.Read More →
Breadcrumb Links Local News Publication date : January 07, 2022 • January 7, 2022 • 3 minute read • Join the conversation Construction will continue on Epcor’s solar farm next to the EL Smith water treatment plant after a Court of Queen’s Bench ruling denied a judicial review to overturnRead More →
A judicial review proceeding filed by former PNG Defense Force Commander Gilbert Toropo for his dismissal has been halted by the Waigani Supreme Court. Justice Derek Hartshorn, who sat as sole judge of the Supreme Court on Wednesday, stayed judicial review proceedings filed by Toropo against the National Executive CouncilRead More →