Public law
When authorities act without authority.
Challenging unlawful decisions
‘Public law’ refers to the duties
of public bodies to you as a citizen.
Your local council is a public body and so is the government — but sometimes they take a decision when they have no authority to
do so.
Authority to act usually comes from legislation or Acts of Parliament.
of public bodies to you as a citizen.
Your local council is a public body and so is the government — but sometimes they take a decision when they have no authority to
do so.
Authority to act usually comes from legislation or Acts of Parliament.
An example might be a local authority deciding to close a school, without first consulting the community it serves. This could prove to be an unlawful policy, and one that impacts numerous families and children.
However, a citizen can challenge whether that decision is legal through a process called a judicial review.
Lawstop can advise you about the lawfulness of any decision made by your local council, or the government. If we find there are grounds for a challenge, we can also represent you in judicial review proceedings.
However, a citizen can challenge whether that decision is legal through a process called a judicial review.
Lawstop can advise you about the lawfulness of any decision made by your local council, or the government. If we find there are grounds for a challenge, we can also represent you in judicial review proceedings.
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