Where statutory alternative of redress available through ministers discretion, that should be used rather than judicial review: ‘When both sides agreed that information should be kept from the public that was when the court had to be most vigilant.’
Judges:
Staughton LJ
Citations:
Times 31-Mar-1998
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Regina v Legal Aid Board ex parte Kaim Todner (a Firm of Solicitors) CA 10-Jun-1998
Limitation on Making of Anonymity Orders
A firm of solicitors sought an order for anonymity in their proceedings against the LAB, saying that being named would damage their interests irrespective of the outcome.
Held: The legal professions have no special part in the law as a party . .
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Judicial Review
Updated: 10 May 2022; Ref: scu.80408