Public Law Notes

The latest from the Court of Appeal on A1P1 and proportionality

Proportionality assessment in Human Rights cases: Court of Appeal sets out approach to be taken by the courts

Don’t forget the common law – a reminder of statutory interpretation principles where common law fundamental rights are engaged

Court of Appeal and High Court consider property rights under the Human Rights Act

Two recent judgments have demonstrated the utility of the right to property under Article 1 of the First Protocol of the European Convention on Human …

Supreme Court considers exercise of discretionary powers by public bodies

JP Whitter (Water Well Engineers) Limited (Appellant) v Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (Respondent) [2018] UKSC 31 Key Points …