An order was due to come into effect, and there was to be a public enquiry. The applicants sought review of the decision not to provide legal assistance for local objectors, on the grounds that it would prejudice their rights under the Human Rights Act, alleging breach of their rights to a fair trial by inequality of arms.. The court held that it would not be correct to allow a judicial review to give current effect to an Act which itself had not yet come into effect.
Citations:
Times 11-Jul-2000
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Judicial Review, Human Rights
Updated: 05 June 2022; Ref: scu.88623