The claimant challenged a comment in a report of the respondent that his employment by a housing association was in breach of the rules. He cohabited with a partner in the firm of solicitors acting for the association. The relationship had been open, and he had disclosed the relationship when appropriate. The respondent said that a comment was not amenable to review.
Held: The claim was dismissed. The comment did not amount to a reviewable act or decision: ‘What is required is some ‘decision’ or ‘determination’, which, if made, would lead to administrative action or abstention from action by an authority endowed by law with executive powers which alters rights or obligations, or deprives persons of some benefit or advantage.’
Judges:
Dyson J
Citations:
[1999] EWHC Admin 421
Links:
Statutes:
Housing Associations Act 1985 75
Judicial Review
Updated: 28 May 2022; Ref: scu.139685
