Shawn Perrie v Leeds Trinity University

Shawn Perrie v Leeds Trinity University

Permission for judicial review is refused because the claim is academic, factual disputes are more appropriately resolved in the County Court, and an adequate alternative remedy exists. The irrationality ground is not arguable given the information provided to the University.

Parties
Claimant: Shawn Perrie; Defendant: Leeds Trinity University; Interested Party: Leeds Trinity Students Union
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Renewed Application for Permission
Outcome
Permission for judicial review refused
Legal Topics
Judicial Review, Alternative Remedies, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Assembly, University Governance, Charity Law
Administrative Law Human Rights Law Education Law Judicial Review Alternative Remedies Freedom of Expression Freedom of Assembly University Governance +1 more

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Parties

Shawn Perrie

Claimant

Leeds Trinity University

Defendant

Leeds Trinity Students Union

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Renewed Application for Permission

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the University unlawfully prevented the Claimant from attending the AGM
  2. 2 Whether the University breached Articles 10 and 11 ECHR
  3. 3 Whether the University failed to secure fair and democratic operation of the Union under Education Act 1994 s.22

Ratio Decidendi

Permission for judicial review is refused because the claim is academic, factual disputes are more appropriately resolved in the County Court, and an adequate alternative remedy exists. The irrationality ground is not arguable given the information provided to the University.

Court Disposition

Permission for judicial review refused

Orders

  • Permission refused on all grounds
  • Issues to be ventilated in County Court