Administrative and Public

The Rt. Hon. Sir Gary Hickinbottom appointed as Chair of the Post Office Overturned Convictions Independent Pecuniary Assessment Panel

We are pleased to announce that The Rt. Hon. Sir Gary Hickinbottom, of 39 Essex Chambers, has been appointed as Chair of the Post Office Overturned Convictions Independent Pecuniary Assessment Panel.  Sir Gary Hickinbottom is a former Judge of the C... Read more  

Scarlett Milligan shortlisted for the Advocate’s 'Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year' award

Member Scarlett Milligan has been shortlisted for the prestigious award reflecting her commitment to going and above and beyond in her pro bono work. Over 100 nominations were received for the awards. In the last seven months alone, Scarlett has give... Read more  

Lunchtime webinar: everything you need to know about the Michaela Community School prayer ban judgment in 45 minutes

Webinar Recording The slides are available to download below. Webinar Slides 18 April 2024 About the webin... Read more  

APIL judicial review challenge to fixed costs CPR changes for clinical negligence and PI claims over £100K concluded against Ministry of Justice

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers’ (“APIL”) Judicial Review claim against the Ministry of Justice has concluded with a consent order in the Administrative Court. APIL’s press statement is here. The grounds challenged the consultation; the c... Read more  

Scarlett Milligan instructed in inquest into death of teenager who died whilst detained in a mental health intensive care unit

Scarlett Milligan, member off 39 Essex Chambers, has been instructed by Irwin Mitchell in the inquest of the death of a teenager, Cariss Stone, who died after spending five months on a psychiatric intensive care unit. Scarlett along with Alexander Te... Read more  

The Senior Coroner hands down judgment following inquest into Michaela Hall’s death

The Senior Coroner for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Mr Andrew Cox, has today given his judgment and conclusion after hearing the extensive inquest into the death of Michaela Hall. Scarlett Milligan, of 39 Essex Chambers, acted for Michaela’s ber... Read more  

The “British Airways killer” to remain in prison until the Parole Board determines otherwise - R (Brown) v Secretary of State for Justice [2024] EWHC 429 (Admin)

Further to an expedited two-day hearing before Mr Justice Ritchie, the High Court has dismissed a judicial review challenge to a decision by the Secretary of State to retain the claimant, Mr Brown, in prison beyond the date of what would have been hi... Read more  

Student Mental Health: What is a University’s Duty?

Webinar Recording Download the slides below Student Mental Health - What is a University's Duty - Slides ... Read more  

When is a court application required to withdraw medical treatment? Implications of Re GUP

Webinar Recording Please download the slides below. RE GUP Webinar Slides - Arianna RE GUP Webinar Slides - Katie ... Read more  

IRAL recommendation in respect of Judicial Review to be brought into force

An important and welcome change to the Civil Procedure Rules in relation to Judicial Review will come into force on 6 April 2024 bringing into effect one of the main procedural recommendations of the government’s Independent Review of Administrative ... Read more  
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