Henry, R (on the application of) v The Bar Standards Board

Henry, R (on the application of) v The Bar Standards Board

The Professional Conduct Committee's decision to dismiss the complaints was reasonable and contained no arguable error of law; the grounds for judicial review lacked merit and permission was refused.

Parties
Claimant: Michael Henry; Defendant: The Bar Standards Board
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 September 2016
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Renewed Application for Permission
Outcome
Permission for judicial review refused.
Legal Topics
Judicial Review, Civil Restraint Order, Professional Misconduct, Extension of Time
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Judicial Review Civil Restraint Order Professional Misconduct Extension of Time

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Parties

Michael Henry

Claimant

The Bar Standards Board

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Renewed Application for Permission

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Bar Standards Board erred in refusing to refer complaints for disciplinary action
  2. 2 Whether the Professional Conduct Committee's decision contained an arguable error of law
  3. 3 Whether an extension of time for grounds should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

The Professional Conduct Committee's decision to dismiss the complaints was reasonable and contained no arguable error of law; the grounds for judicial review lacked merit and permission was refused.

Court Disposition

Permission for judicial review refused.

Orders

  • Extension of time granted for grounds.
  • No civil restraint order made against claimant.