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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Hamwee (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Monday, 26 January 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [HL].


Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [HL]

My point about a judicial review was not about a claim in relation to a breach of statutory duty; it was about a judicial review, which is always about procedure. It is very often the resort of those who are dissatisfied with a decision but who find it difficult to seek a means of challenging the decision itself and therefore challenge the procedure that has led to the decision, arguing that the proper procedures have not been followed. That is my concern: that an awful lot of time, and therefore money and energy, could be expended if this legislation’s prescriptions about procedure gave those who were disaffected the material to apply for a judicial review.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
707 c59-60GC 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Costs County councils Eligibility Information Internet District councils Local government Local government services Public participation Staff Petitions
Legislation
Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk