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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Independent Review of Administrative Law

01 September 2020 · Ministry of Justice

Proposed by Robert Buckland Con South Swindon

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At a glance

Key points

  • Independent Review of Administrative Law initiated to examine judicial review mechanisms.
  • External advisory panel established to provide expert advice on reforming judicial review.
  • Panel to focus on balancing citizen rights and effective governance.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the Independent Review of Administrative Law initiated to examine judicial review mechanisms.

Action requested

The minister announces the establishment of an external advisory panel to provide expert advice on potential reform of judicial review, with a focus on balancing citizen rights and effective governance. The panel will report back later in the year, and their findings and recommendations will be published along with the Government’s response.

Key facts

  • Created on 31st July 2020.
  • Aims to examine four key areas of judicial review: codification, non-justiciability, grounds and remedies, and procedural reforms.
  • Panel members are senior legal practitioners and eminent academics selected for their expertise.
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