Publications
We don't keep that many hard copies of publications at PLP, but have PDF versions for free download below. If you do need a hard copy for one reason or another, there may be a small charge. Contact Ade lukes for more information. a.lukes@publiclawproject.org.uk
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Mediation and Judicial Review: A Practical Handbook for Lawyers
This handbook is intended to address the gaps in legal practitioners’ understanding of how mediation can be used as an alternative to, or alongside, judicial review and to provide practical assistance to those practitioners who are, or who may be, considering mediation as a route for resolving public law disputes, particularly judicial review claims.
Just click the link here for the free download (may take some time as the whole publication is a 2 megabite .pdf file)
The dynamics of Judicial Review Litigation: The resolution of public law challenges before final hearing - June 2009
This research was conducted jointly with Professor Maurice Sunkin of the University of Essex. Download full PDF here.
Mediation and Judicial Review - June 2009
This is the first study of its kind, seeking to establish an independent evidence base for identifying the value and limits of mediation as an alternative to, or used alongside, judicial review.Download full PDF here.
The impact of the Human Rights Act on judicial review: An empirical research study (2003)
This report was conceived from the need to monitor and gauge the effects of the Human Rights Act 1998. Judicial review was considered to be a key jurisdiction for identifying and tracking cases raising human rights issues in light of the duty imposed on public bodies to act compatibly with rights under the European Convention on Human Rights. This report sets out the results of that study. £6.00. Download pdf version here and Errata page here.
Third party interventions in judicial review- an action research study (2001)
The final report on the third party interventions research project describes the process and outcomes of this action research study by PLP. It investigates the potential for third party interventions in civil judicial review applications raising public interest issues, particularly examining the factors inhibiting interventions and making recommendations to overcome these barriers. The report includes a public interest checklist and an information pack for interveners. Free. Download pdf version here.
Is it lawful? A guide to judicial review (2nd Edition: 2001)
First written in 1994, this book has been substantially revised to take account of the Human Rights Act, the new Civil Procedure Rules and recent case law developments. It provides an overview of the principles of public law and a brief procedural guide to applying for judicial review. £6.00. Download pdf version here.
Local authority bailiffs' code of practice (2000)
The code of practice was drawn up in 1992 by a working party of representatives from a large number of national and local voluntary consumer organisations and advice services. The document recommends a model complaints procedure and code of practice on local authorities’ use of bailiffs in the enforcement of community charge and council tax. It was updated and reissued in May 2000 with an amendment sheet that includes changes to the council tax legislation since 1992 and PLP's response to the review of bailiffs' law by Professor Jack Beatson QC. £3.00. Download pdf version here and update & amendment sheet here.
Cause for complaint? An evaluation of the NHS complaints procedure (1999)
This report by Henrietta Wallace and Linda Mulcahy presents the results of the first national evaluation of the effectiveness of the NHS complaints procedure, which was introduced in April 1996. The research was conducted from the perspective of users and looked at issues of fairness, independence and user satisfaction with the process. A need for far reaching reform of the complaints procedure is identified to make it more effective in holding the NHS to account. Free. Download pdf version here.
A matter of public interest: Reforming the law and practice on interventions in public interest cases (1996)
This publication is a report of a working party, convened in 1996 jointly by PLP and JUSTICE to examine and make recommendations on interventions in public interest litigation. The working party, chaired by Mr. Justice Laws, comprised of members of the judiciary, leading academics and senior practitioners in the public law field. The report focuses on two issues: the ability of individuals, groups and organisations to litigate in their own name in public interest cases and the possibilities for intervention as a third party in such cases. It includes a number of important recommendations backed by a set of new court rules. This is essential reading for anyone with an interest in public interest litigation. £5.00. Download pdf version here.
Review of the local government ombudsman (LGO) (1996)
In June 1996 a seminar was convened by PLP to bring together voluntary organisations, legal practitioners, advice agencies and Local Government Ombudsmen to discuss the LGO system and its future. The aim of the seminar was to ensure that the user perspective was fully taken into account in the review process. We still have available Volume I — the Report of Proceedings. Free. Download pdf version vol 1 and vol 2.
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