The court asked two questions: It is trite law that public authorities must take into account relevant considerations but when does a public authority have a duty to be proactive in acquiring knowledge of those relevant considerations? Secondly, as to the responsibility of a public authority when third parties perform statutory functions, acting under a contract or sub-contract with the public authority. If the third party is an agent of the public authority, in what circumstances is the public authority liable for its failings?
Judges:
Cranston J
Citations:
[2008] EWHC 1788 (Admin)
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Administrative, Immigration
Updated: 18 July 2022; Ref: scu.271104