Hybrid Conference
Judicial Review: Shaping New Law into Solution-Focused Answers for Your Clients
Court-Proven, Solution-Focused Answers to 7 of the Biggest Legal Challenges facing Experienced Practitioners: Directly from Top-Flight King’s Counsel
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Additional clips from Judicial Review on-demand conference
James McClelland KC on Fairness
Jenni Richards KC on Relief and remedies
Sarah Hannett KC on Parliamentary Privilege
Nicola Braganza KC on Duty of candour
Tom Cross on No Substantial Difference
Tim Buley KC on Public Sector Equality Duty
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On-demand clip
So you know what to expect from the recorded conference, here is a clip of James Maurici KC.
James is answering the question: Where is the line between (1) consultation and (2) informal engagement in JR claims following the spate of recent cases, and how do you turn the argument in your client's favour?
Programme
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Chair's Introduction
Judicial Review: Shaping new law into solution-focused answers for your clients
Chaired by Christine O'Neill KC Chair of Brodies
Christine is “irreplaceably smart, thoroughly decent, and the finest Scots public lawyer of her generation.” She handles some of the most sophisticated and significant JRs and public inquiries.
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Relief and remedies
How far can you push the Court on relief and remedies, given the recent reforms to JR, and the ramifications of decisions such as Imam v Croydon (2023) in the Supreme Court?
Answered by Jenni Richards KC of 39 Essex Chambers
Jenni acted as lead counsel to the Infected Blood Inquiry. "Her ability to get on top of huge amounts of complex material in pressured circumstances is quite incredible."
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Duty of candour
How have recent cases changed existing thinking on the scope of the duty of candour, including a "staged" duty of candour as asserted in ongoing cases?
Answered by Nicola Braganza KC of Garden Court Chambers
Nicola is “absolutely fearless, charming, ruthless, incredibly effective and a fighter”. She acted in the wide-ranging litigation arising from the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
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Consultation
Where is the line between (1) consultation and (2) informal engagement in JR claims following the spate of recent cases, and how do you turn the argument in your client's favour?
Answered by James Maurici KC of Landmark Chambers
James is "one of the top JR silks at the Bar - bringing a really clear insight into how cases are won and lost." He defended five JRs over the proposed new runway at Heathrow.
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No Substantial Difference
What counts and what will sway the court over time limits and the No Substantial Difference test in light of R (CU) v Secretary of State for Education?
Answered by Tom Cross of 11 KBW
Tom acted in the JR over the Government’s responsibility for children with special educational needs. “His advice is absolutely reliable and he comes up with innovative and creative arguments.”
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Fairness
What is the latest judicial thinking on procedural and substantive fairness in the post-Gallaher decisions, and what are the implications for the associated intensity of review?
Answered by James McClelland KC of Brick Court Chambers
James represented a Yemeni group in its challenge to the Government’s sale of arms to Saudi Arabia. “He is a phenomenally good barrister with an outstanding mind and judgement.”
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Public Sector Equality Duty
To what extent does PSED compliance engage civil rights and obligations in the way that substantive discrimination does for Article 6 ECHR, and what is the impact on challenges?
Answered by Tim Buley KC of Landmark Chambers
Tim is acting in the Rwanda litigation on behalf of NGO claimants. “His ability to locate key issues in complex cases is uncanny.” He contributes to Supperstone, Goudie & Walker on Judicial Review.
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Parliamentary Privilege
How do you balance the competing considerations of parliamentary privilege and judicial review? What are the legal and practical option?
Answered by Sarah Hannett KC of Matrix Chambers
Sarah is "a pre-eminent JR lawyer, known for her ability to find solutions." She acted in the Third Direction case, the lawfulness of MI5 agents participating in criminal activity.