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Judicial review / Public Law
Public law is the set of laws which govern the power of public authorities. Public authorities can be anything from a government minister to your local council. All of those bodies have to act according to certain rules. We act for individuals who can challenge the fairness or legality of their decisions. By way of Judicial Review, a single individual can change the law forever. Christian Khan has specialised this field for 20 years.
Our results have truly empowered many individuals. Those taking judicial review proceedings are often poor and disadvantaged through no fault of their own. The decision made about their cases may determine whether they will have carers to assist them or whether a criminal prosecution should go ahead because their son was killed by others.
All of our solicitors receive thorough training to ensure that whatever your case you are treated fairly by the state and that your rights under the Human Rights Act have been upheld. If the decision is based on an erroneous interpretation of the law, or the decision-making process is unfair or biased, those who are detrimentally affected by the decision have the right to challenge it using one of the remedies available.
Our cases have included challenges to all branches of the state and most recently Louise Christian challenged the Foreign Office to make representations to the United States Government to return the Guantanamo detainees to the UK for a fair trial and to end their illegal detention.
Partner and Fee Earner Profiles
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POSITION
NICOLA BOULD
Partner
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LOUISE CHRISTIAN
Equity Partner, Head of Public Law Departments
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News
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DATE
4TH APRIL 2006 - INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF JAMES MILLER
04 April 2006
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13TH DECEMBER 2005 - MARTIN GREEN - NO PROSECUTION BY CPS
13 December 2005
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Centre for Corporate Accountability
An organistation providing information and advice on safety, law enforcement and corporate criminal accountability issues especially in realtion to accidents/deaths at work.
http://www.corporateaccountability.org/
Inquest
The only charity in the UK which provides help and support for bereaved families trying to deal with Inquests.
http://www.inquest.org.uk/
Justice for James Miller
James Miller was a film maker who was making a film in the Gaza strip when he was shot dead on 2nd May 2003. The only shots fired in the area were from an Israeli armed personnel carrier (APC) by a Lieutenant Heib.
www.justice4jamesmiller.com/
Legal Services Commission
The Legal Services Commission is an executive non-departmental public body created under the Access to Justice Act 1999 to replace the Legal Aid Board.
www.legalservices.gov.uk/
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