Lexis®Library update: The Administrative Court Judicial Review Guide 2022 provides general information on how litigation should be conducted, including the relevant statutory provisions, rules of procedure, practice directions and case law on the procedural aspects of judicial review. The guide also includes contact details for the court, information on forms and fees and current addresses for serving documents on government departments.
The 2022 edition replaces the 2021 edition, and the large majority of the content is unchanged, but revisions have been made to the main body of the guidance and the annexes. Key changes include the removal of specific provisions concerning coronavirus (COVID-19), the inclusion of a quick reference flow diagram of the judicial review process, the addition of a new section 19 on closed material proceedings, plus new and amended guidance taking account of the Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (eg under remedies and procedures where the Upper Tribunal is the defendant).
The guide is intended to apply in the Administrative Court and Administrative Court Offices in England and Wales. It does not have the force of law but parties using the Administrative Court are expected to adhere to it. The guide specifies that applicable rules and cases should be drawn to the court’s attention where relevant, rather than merely relying on the guide.
Note: This edition of the Administrative Court Judicial Review Guide does not take in anticipated amendments removing references to CPR PD 4 (Forms), and updating references necessary to reflect the change of monarch. CPR form amendments have been approved and amended forms will be published in due course. Further details are available here.
This content was first published by LNB News / Lexis®Library, a LexisNexis® company, on 26 September 2022 and is published with permission. Further information can be found at: www.lexisnexis.co.uk.
