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8 November 2024

R (RWU) v Governing Body of A Academy [2024] EWHC 2828 (Admin)

No illegality in decision to permanently exclude pupil from school, nor any errors in reconsideration carried out by school governing body's disciplinary panel

https://t.co/TSJrWD3E3L

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8 November 2024

R (Quirke) v Chief Constable of Avon & Somerset Constabulary [2024] EWHC 2826 (Admin)

Police Vetting Appeal Panel's decision not to overturn a vetting revocation decision in respect of a probationer police constable not irrational

https://t.co/xdgHeNgDoV

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7 November 2024

R (Naasani) v Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs [2024] EWHC 2827 (Admin)

Provisions of Syria Sanctions (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 do not breach A1P1 ECHR

https://t.co/GppxghOrhT

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6 November 2024

R (Here for Good) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 2817 (Admin)

Lack of appeal against refusal of certain EUSS applications does not breach conditions of Withdrawal Agreement

https://t.co/iKvjFkeIGB

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5 November 2024

Secretary of State for the Home Department v KIB [2024] EWHC 2812 (Admin)

Anonymity order sought in relation to respondent in TPIM case, made without notice, refused as issuing would flout principle of open justice

https://t.co/A5n9BwjpvE

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4 November 2024

R (Director General of the Independent Office for Police Conduct) v Police Misconduct Panel [2024] EWHC 2796 (Admin)

Police Misconduct Panel failed to provide adequate reasons for police sanction; case remittedto Panel for fresh decision

https://t.co/ZGBB8gDVto

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30 October 2024

Re JR222 [2024] UKSC 35

Supreme Court provides guidance on proper interpretation of section 13(1) of the Inquiries Act 2005

https://t.co/ZbPGoKZdfE

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28 October 2024

Secretary of State for Justice v Sneddon [2024] EWCA Civ 1258

Decisions to disagree with Parole Board recommendation to move prisoner to open conditions not vitiated for irrationality; guidance for 'prisoner transfer' cases provided

https://t.co/7NcbtuFLxc

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23 October 2024

CAO v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] UKSC 32

First-Tier Tribunal complied with Article 8 ECHR in immigration claim; guidance on how to assess Convention compliance on part of decision-maker and tribunal clarified

https://t.co/qOKEhIs5GX

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25 October 2024

R (Friends of the Earth) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs [2024] EWHC 2707 (Admin)

Unsuccessful challenge to adoption of National Adaptation Programme; domestic public law and human rights grounds fail

https://t.co/hYMm7ntNb7

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23 October 2024

R (A) v North Central London Integrated Care Board [2024] EWHC 2682 (Admin)

Partly successful challenge against decision to modify care plan for severely disabled 11 year old

https://t.co/JQ5ktTJooK

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23 October 2024

Redcroft Care Homes Ltd v City of Edinburgh Council [2024] CSIH 34

Challenge to council's decision regarding funding deficit unsuccessful for reasons including the fact that the relationship between the parties was primarily contractual

https://t.co/mLwBVF6KfL

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4 October 2024

R (GB News Ltd) v Office of Communications [2024] EWHC 2658 (Admin)

Refusal of interim relief in GB News' challenge against Ofcom sanction

https://t.co/Kq9jbgAu8C

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28 August 2024

R (Dawes) v The Parole Board for England & Wales [2024] EWHC 2691 (Admin)

Successful challenge, on procedural fairness and rationality grounds, against decision of Parole Board not to issue release from custody

https://t.co/DM82Qb3fR4

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22 October 2024

R (MS) v Kent County Council [2024] EWHC 2661 (Admin)

Interim relief granted in case challenging asylum seeker age assessment

https://t.co/ShiOkXuJuV

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15 October 2024

Re Nolan [2024] NIKB 83

Unsuccessful challenge, invoking ECHR and Windsor Framework, against validity of aspects of the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019

https://t.co/N3DWv9Y2DV

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14 October 2024

Re JR194 (No 2) [2024] NIKB 81

Delay in determining asylum application did not breach Article 8 ECHR

https://t.co/bLJN729w86

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18 October 2024

R (Batmanghelidjh) v Charity Commission for England And Wales [2024] EWHC 2637 (Admin)

Successful application for applicant to be substituted for lead claimant in challenge to Charity Commission decision relating to Keeping Kids Company

https://t.co/0S7RKUSXbU

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16 October 2024

Re McAleenon [2024] UKSC 31

Court of Appeal was wrong to dismiss claimant's judicial review claim, relating to environmental nuisances, on the basis of availability of alternative remedy

https://t.co/VSNulNi96M