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What does Judicial review mean? Judicial review is the court process used to challenge the lawfulness of decisions, actions or omissions of public bodies (such as ministers, local authorities, regulators and tribunals), rather than to reconsider the merits. It is a supervisory jurisdiction developed mainly through case law, with procedural rules set by legislation and court rules. Across the UK and Ireland, typical grounds include illegality (error of law, acting beyond powers), irrationality/unreasonableness, procedural unfairness (including breach of natural justice and legitimate expectation), and, where engaged, proportionality under the European Convention on Human Rights. Common remedies are quashing, prohibiting and mandatory orders, declarations and injunctions; damages...

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This tracker monitors key developments, legislation, guidance and other materials of Interest on coronavirus (COVID-19) and Judicial review. It offers lawyers a straightforward point of Reference for relevant content during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Practice Directions

Practice Direction 51ZA—Extension of time limits and clarification of Practice Direction 51Y
Date: 2 April 2020
A new Practice Direction 51ZA on extensions of time took effect on 2 April 2020. On 1 April 2020, the Ministry of Justice issued the 118th update—practice directions amendments—introducing this additional coronavirus-related direction. It also clarifies Practice Direction 51Y, which commenced on 25 March 2020. See News Analysis: Coronavirus (COVID–19)—new Practice Direction 51ZA (118th update)—2 April 2020.
Practice Direction 51Y—Video or audio hearings during coronavirus pandemic
Date: 25 March 2020
A new Practice Direction 51Y—covering video or audio hearings during the coronavirus pandemic—came into force on 25 March 2020.

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