Judicial review—how to start proceedings

Produced in partnership with Mathew Purchase of Matrix Chambers and Dr Mirza Ahmad of St Philips Chambers

Practice notes

Judicial review—how to start proceedings

Produced in partnership with Mathew Purchase of Matrix Chambers and Dr Mirza Ahmad of St Philips Chambers

Practice notes

This Practice Note summarises the procedural stages in a judicial review application and then describes in depth the specific requirements for each stage as prescribed by the cpr, CPR PD and Administrative Court guidance.

Practitioners operating in the Administrative Court need to ensure compliance with the following guidance when considering commencement of proceedings:

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the Civil Procedural Rules (CPR), Part 1, Part 54
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the Civil Procedural Rules Practice Directions:
1. ◦
  CPR PD 54A for general provisions relating to judicial review
2. ◦
  CPR PD 54B for urgent applications and other matters such as interim relief
3. ◦
  CPR PD 54C for court venue
4. ◦
  CPR PD 54D for planning court claims
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The Administrative Court Judicial Review Guide
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Pre-Action Protocol for Judicial Review
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section 31 of the Senior Courts Act 1981
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the Human Rights Act 1998

Key procedural stages in a judicial review claim in the Administrative Court

Broadly speaking, and subject to any contrary directions, the key stages

Jurisdiction(s):

United Kingdom

Key definition:

Judicial review definition

What does Judicial review mean?

Judicial review is the English administrative law practice of the courts reviewing the exercise of powers by public bodies in terms of their effect on an individual.

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