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 8 Top-Flight King’s Counsel and Senior Juniors
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Programme
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09:30
Registration and coffee
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10:00
Chair's Introduction
Judicial Review: Shaping new law into solution-focused answers for your clients
Chaired by Charles Streeten, Francis Taylor Building
Charles is "incredibly clued-up, thinks outside the box and is always on point." His recent cases include acting for the Secretary of State in the Abingdon Reservoir and HyNet judicial reviews.
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10:10
Departure from Policy
What, right now, would amount to an adequate reason for departing from a policy, guidance or established framework following Ammori [2026]?
Answered by Tom Cross KC
Tom appeared for the claimants in Evans v CQC, the judicial review concerning the registration of Gender Plus. “His advice is absolutely reliable and he comes up with innovative and creative arguments.”
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10:45
No Substantial Difference
How has the recent run of cases changed existing thinking on the practical application of the No Substantial Difference test going forward?
Answered by Zoë Leventhal KC
Zoë is "a superb silk who does an impressive mix of work for claimants and government." She acted in Dolan v SSHSC over the lawfulness of lockdown measures.
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11:20
Morning Coffee
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11:35
Deference & Rationality
Which way is the wind blowing on deference in rationality cases after KP [2025] and Howard League [2026], and when will the court insist on closer scrutiny?
Answered by Sarah Hannett KC
Sarah is "a pre-eminent JR lawyer, known for her ability to find solutions." She appeared in the Third Direction case, on the lawfulness of MI5 agents participating in criminal activity.
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12:10
Prematurity & Delay
With Sex Matters [2026] bubbling away, how do you get the timing right in Judicial Review where one side is arguing prematurity and the other delay?
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12:45
Overrun
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13:00
Lunch
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13:45
Duty of Candour
What counts and will sway the court on the Duty of Candour, and where are defendants now most vulnerable to judicial criticism?
Answered by Philip Rule KC
Philip appeared for the Chagossian claimants in the British Indian Ocean Territory Judicial Review. "He is fearless, leaves no stone unturned for the client and his advocacy is truly compelling."
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14:20
Fairness in Consultation
What is the latest judicial thinking on fairness in consultation, what factors will make a real difference, and where will new challenges come from?
Answered by Jenni Richards KC
Jenni represented Ellen Clifford in Clifford v SSWP over the Government’s consultation on disability benefits. She is a Public Law Silk of the year winner - "an absolute leader in her field."
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14:55
Contracts & JR
In light of Rydon [2025], when public policy is delivered through contract, where is the line between a private law claim and Judicial Review?
Answered by James McClelland KC
James acted for 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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15:30
Overrun
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16:00
Close of conference
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