Judicial review involves challenging the legal validity of the decision.

The court does not examine the evidence with a view to forming its own view about the substantial merits of the case. The court looks if the the decision maker had done something that it had no lawful authority to do or it may have abused or misused the authority which it had.

The court will also look at if the decision maker had departed from the procedures as a matter of fairness it had ought to have observed. As regards the decision itself, it may be found to be perverse, irrational or grossly disproportionate to what was required.

Judicial reviews can be complex, we have the expertise and experience to guide you through the process in order to have the best chance of success.