How to challenge a decision made by a local authority?

Ask a solicitor for help A solicitor can tell you if a judicial review may be possible. A judicial review is the way that people can challenge the lawfulness of a decision made by a public body such as a local authority. A judge will look at how the decision was made. More information about judicial reviews.

Is there any other way to challenge a decision?

There is no other way to challenge our decisions. it was based on important evidence that contains facts that were not accurate, and you can show this using readily available information, or you have new and relevant information that was not previously available and which affects the decision we made.

Can a solicitor challenge a decision made by a judge?

A solicitor can tell you if a judicial review may be possible. A judicial review is the way that people can challenge the lawfulness of a decision made by a public body such as a local authority. A judge will look at how the decision was made. More information about judicial reviews.

Can a judge challenge a decision made by a public body?

A judicial review is the way that people can challenge the lawfulness of a decision made by a public body such as a local authority. A judge will look at how the decision was made. More information about judicial reviews.

How to avoid legal challenge in decision making?

Both the common law and statute lay down parameters within which such decisions should be made. The overall purpose of this is simple: to avoid the state and its agencies wielding such power in a way that is arbitrary. Most decisions are capable of challenge by way of an appeal mechanism and, failing that, judicial review.

How can I challenge a Magistrates Court decision?

There are four mechanisms under which a decision of a magistrates’ court may be challenged: reconsideration by the same magistrates’ court; appeal to the Crown Court; appeal to the High Court of Justice (Queen’s Bench Division) by way of case stated; and judicial review in the High Court (Queen’s Bench Division).

Can a public body challenge a judicial decision?

Most decisions are capable of challenge by way of an appeal mechanism and, failing that, judicial review. No public body wants to bear the expense and uncertainty of challenges in courts and tribunals.