Judicial Reviews

We have an experienced team who specialise in public law issues arising from criminal defence work. Judicial Review is the process by which the decision of a public body can be challenged.

With the introduction of the Human Rights Act 1998, all public bodies are subject to more rigorous scrutiny to ensure fairness and justice are exercised by the state towards individuals. Public bodies in the field of criminal law that come under scrutiny include the police, Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court, the High Court and the Crown Prosecution Service.

Our team has challenged range of issues arising from criminal proceedings. We have experience of all levels of Judicial Review and associated proceedings, including cases in the European Court of Human Rights.

This is a fast-moving and dynamic area of law where innovation amongst your legal team is essential. Our team has been at the leading edge of challenges to decisions made by judicial bodies.

Work undertaken to date in the Administrative Court has led to the instruction of prominent QC's in this area in matters that have led to important changes to decisions made by judicial bodies.

If you think you have been the victim of a perverse decision by a public body arising from criminal proceedings then contact our team of experts for advice.