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The Court of Appeal dismissed a judicial review appeal over Kirklees Council’s decision to sell two dementia care homes, rejecting irrationality and material-misleadingness challenges.
Although the Defendant failed to consult users of Poverest Centre before deciding to close it, the evidence shows it is highly likely that consultation would not have changed the outcome, given the Defendant's financial and housing imperatives and mitigation plans. Therefore, relief must be refused under s.31(2A) of the Senior Courts Act 1981.
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The Howard League for Penal Reform, R (on the application of) v The Secretary of State for Justice [2026] EWHC 74 (Admin) (19 January 2026)
The High Court dismissed a judicial review challenge to the limited rollout of PAVA spray in three young offender institutions, rejecting PSED, Tameside and irrationality grounds.
The High Court dismissed a judicial review challenge to the limited rollout of PAVA spray in three Young Offender Institutions, finding no breach of equality or inquiry duties.
The policy framework test at paragraph 3.4.11 is lawful, rational, and does not fetter discretion; the PPCS's decision not to refer the claimant to the Parole Board was rational and properly considered all relevant evidence; the sifting process was procedurally fair and did not require further opportunity for submissions beyond the SPRM process.
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The High Court dismissed PJSC VTB Bank’s judicial review of OFSI’s amended sanctions licence affecting VTB Capital’s insolvency and creditor distributions.
Judicial review of prison segregation in a Separation Centre, addressing Rule 45, mental health inquiries, Articles 3 and 8 ECHR, and equality duties.
National Association of Head Teachers & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) & Anor [2025] EWHC 2891 (Admin) (05 November 2025)
The High Court refused permission for judicial review of Ofsted’s 2025 inspection framework, finding no arguable predetermination, consultation failure, or unlawful impact assessment.
The duty to consult under section 27(3) Children and Families Act 2014 is not triggered by entering SVAs; local authorities have discretion subject to rationality. The Public Sector Equality Duty was discharged at the appropriate stage given the high-level nature of the SVA decision. Devon County Council did not act irrationally or fail to make reasonable inquiries before entering the SVA. Entering the SVA did not frustrate the legislative purpose of Part 3 of the 2014 Act. No secret policy was operated.
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Judicial review over Gryphon FPSO decommissioning failed. The court found no predetermination, procedural unfairness, statutory breach, or inadequate reasons.
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