Characteristically astute move by Lord Pannick who suggests a change to section 2 HRA to state what is already the law—that courts are not bound by Strasbourg—, can therefore be accepted without fear of mishap, and allows the Government claim they’ve introduced a reform…

My latest case note "Service of the Claim Form: A Cautionary Tale" looks at what went wrong in Good Law Project's recent attempt to JR a Covid PPE contract - and how you can avoid it happening to you... monckton.com/service-of-the…

This is a really concerning answer in my view. The Minister doesn’t just avoid confirming whether all #SEND legal entitlements will be maintained, she actively confirms they are part of the review

The draft Judicial Review and Courts Bill was published yesterday - see sections 1 (suspended and prospective quashing orders) and 2 (Cart JRs) for the proposed JR reforms: publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill… Explanatory Notes here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill…

My latest post on the Monckton Chambers Education Law blog is a 'bluffer's guide to A2P1' looking at the nature and scope of the right to education under HRA 1998 monckton.com/a-bluffers-gui…

Bringing or defending a human rights challenge? My updates to 'dealing with a human rights challenge - checklist' were published by Lexis PSL Public Law on 22 July lexisnexis.com/uk/lexispsl/pu…

My bluffer's guide to the Right to Education is now available via Local Government Lawyer: localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/education-law/…

.Imogen Proud is sole counsel in JR challenge to eviction from emergency housing during the “Everyone In” Scheme bit.ly/3iCS3k0

My Education Law article for Lexis PSL on SS Education v CCP Graduate School looks at what this case means for recovering overpayments of student loans, and sanctions for failure to meet the requirements of course designation monckton.com/imogen-proud-l…

Inquest jury finds police pursuit contributed to Jessica Ladkin's death We represented Jessica’s parents at this inquest, together with ⁦Adam Wagner KC⁩ of ⁦DoughtyStPublic⁩, and with the support of ⁦INQUEST⁩ irwinmitchell.com/news-and-insig…

The Lawyer has selected Ian Wise QC as “Barrister of the Week” for his recent landmark human rights case involving a vulnerable five-year-old boy, Mathew Richards. bit.ly/3zDFoT5

I'm delighted to have been ranked again as a Rising Star in Admin & Public Law in this year's The Legal 500. Many thanks to my referees: ‘Imogen is a brilliant barrister. She has a first-class mind, is very hard-working, is greatly responsive, and is user friendly...'

Calling all aspiring public law pupils. On 6 January, ALBA will hold a webinar for those applying for public law pupillage in 2022. 9 panellists will give tips. My topic: doing well in interviews. adminlaw.org.uk/event/securing…

Administrative Court dismisses JR challenge to police pensions reform bit.ly/3GLxknc Raymond Hill and Imogen Proud acted for the Secretary of State instructed by the Government Legal Department. They were also instructed by the Interested Party.

An important judgment on (1) the lawfulness of PPE contracts (not irrational) (2) the lawfulness of the 'VIP Lane' (breached procurement principles) (3) height of the bar for irrationality (3) s31(2A) SCA 1981

Check out my new 'Admin Court: Practical Pointers' article: When is a JR a day out of time? linkedin.com/pulse/when-jr-… via LinkedIn

My second 'Admin Court: Practical Pointers' article asks: using the urgent procedure - how nervous should we be? linkedin.com/pulse/using-ur… via LinkedIn

My latest article in the 'Admin Court: Practical Pointers' series asks 'Settling a JR: what are the key things to remember?'. Find the checklist below... linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Public law juniors - you're still in time to sign up by 6pm for tomorrow's ALBA lunchtime event "Tips and Tricks for Admin Court users". Come to hear the best advice and the worst war stories from experts of the public law bar. adminlaw.org.uk/event/tips-and…

My latest 'Admin Court: Practical Pointers' article is now available - What are the most important new points in the Admin Court Guide 2022 for you to know about? linkedin.com/pulse/admin-co…