Public law in England and Wales concerns the relationship between individuals and the state. This includes challenging government decisions, holding public bodies accountable, and ensuring that authorities act within their legal powers. If you believe a council, NHS Trust, or government department has made an unlawful decision affecting you, public law is your route to challenge it. The primary remedy is judicial review, which is heard in the Administrative Court (part of the King's Bench Division of the High Court). Judicial review doesn't ask whether a decision was right or wrong—it asks whether it was lawful. Grounds for challenge include illegality, irrationality, and procedural unfairness. Key legislation includes the Human Rights Act 1998, which incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, and the Freedom of Information Act 2000 ensuring transparency in public bodies. Administrative law principles are largely developed through case law, including famous decisions like Wednesbury and GCHQ. Our public law articles explain how to challenge local authority decisions, understand your human rights, and navigate the judicial review process. Whether you're facing a planning decision, immigration matter, or benefits dispute, we help you understand when and how to hold public bodies to account.
I've Been Suspended Following a Pupil Allegation. What Happens Next?
Suspended after a pupil allegation in England? Understand the investigation, safeguarding roles, written information and meeting rights, step by step.
Suspended from School: Is It Justified, and What Pay and Support Can I Ask For?
Understand when school suspension is justified, salary during an investigation, review arrangements and the wellbeing support you can ask for in England.
After a Pupil Allegation: References, Returning to Teaching and Compensation
What a pupil allegation means for references, returning to teaching, resignation and compensation in England, with practical steps and a real tribunal case.
Can a Missing Prenup Still Count? What IC v AD Means for Your Divorce
A missing signed prenup may still affect your divorce. Understand IC v AD, the evidence to keep, and how needs and unclear wording can change the outcome.
Choosing a UK Boarding School from Overseas: The Comparison Guide
A practical England guide for international parents: compare boarding patterns, holidays, culture, guardians and support before accepting a place.
When the Boarding House Closes: Exeat, Guardians, Visas and Holiday Planning
How international families can plan exeat weekends, school closures, guardians and Child Student visa accommodation without last-minute surprises.
Faith, Culture and Additional Needs at UK Boarding School: Questions to Ask Before Enrolment
A parent-first guide to checking worship, food, festivals, cultural belonging and additional-needs support in a UK boarding setting.
I Have Parental Responsibility — Why Has the Boarding School Cut Me Out of Updates?
An England guide for separated parents who are being excluded from boarding-school updates, welfare information or decisions.
The Boarding School Says It Cannot Meet My Child’s Needs — What Now?
An England guide for parents when a boarding school says it cannot meet a disabled child’s needs: adjustments, evidence and the SEND Tribunal route.
My Child Is Being Bullied in the Boarding House: What Should I Ask the School to Do?
A practical England guide for parents worried about boarding-house bullying: immediate safety, evidence, complaints and what the school should do.
