Public Law Notes

High Court rejects human rights challenge to Government plans for tackling climate change risks

Do public authorities have to publish a policy explaining how they will exercise discretion?

High Court takes a dim view of using judicial review to disagree with policy decisions on the path to net zero

Decision or recommendation? Court will look at substance over form when assessing jurisdiction

Don’t forget the common law – a reminder of statutory interpretation principles where common law fundamental rights are engaged

Government approach found unlawful in successful water industry judicial review

Court takes a tough stance in challenge to sanctions decisions on judicial review principles

When can a public authority withdraw its own decision?

High Court highlights important distinction between policy and legislation, holding exemption to UK GDPR unlawful

Guidance from the Supreme Court on statutory construction emphasises importance of context

Court of Appeal advocates a practical approach for regulators faced with non-compliant legal systems

Supreme Court challenge succeeds on the basis of unlawful delegation by a Minister

In R v Adams [2020] UKSC 19 the Supreme Court considered the nature and application of the principle established in Carltona Ltd v Commissioners of Works …