Judicial Review Handbook 8th ed

Authors:

The Hon. Sir Michael Fordham

• ISBN: 9781509994816
• Published: December 2025
• Format: Hardback
• Language: English
• Publisher: Hart Publishing

Description:

The Judicial Review Handbook (8th edition) is a definitive, authoritative, and indispensable reference to the law and practice of judicial review. It offers meticulous case-law analysis and encyclopaedic coverage of this key field of public law, providing a structured guide for litigation and research.

Key Features:

• Definitive reference work on judicial review, combining doctrine with practice-focused guidance.
• Meticulous case-law analysis and extensive citations throughout.
• Comprehensively revised and updated by an experienced practitioner and High Court judge.
• Organised into 65 clearly structured Parts, supporting fast navigation to the point of law.
• Designed as both an authoritative guide for practitioners and an essential library reference.

Coverage:

• The Nature of Judicial Review: supervisory jurisdiction, procedural rigour/flexibility, materiality, constitutional fundamentals, precedent, primary legislation.
• Parameters of Judicial Review: delay, public/private law, ouster, interpretation, reviewability, legality, proportionality method, standing, legitimate expectation, nullity.
• Grounds for Judicial Review: ultra vires, jurisdictional error, errors of law and fact, unreasonableness, proportionality, procedural unfairness, consultation, bias, reasons.
• Procedure and Remedies: costs, claim stage, interim remedies, permission stage, substantive stage, appeal, remedies and monetary remedies.

About the Authors:

The Hon. Sir Michael Fordham is a leading public law figure who brings a rare combination of deep practical experience and judicial perspective to this work. Having been a leading practitioner and subsequently serving as a High Court judge, he provides a clear, expert account of judicial review grounded in the modern case-law.

Table of Contents:

A. The Nature of Judicial Review (25 Parts, incl. Constitutional Guarantee, Supervisory Jurisdiction, Materiality, Costs, Claim/Permission/Substantive Stages, Appeal, Remedies); B. Parameters of Judicial Review (19 Parts, incl. Delay, Public/Private Law, Reviewability, Legality, Standing, Legitimate Expectation, Nullity); C. Grounds for Judicial Review (21 Parts, incl. Ultra Vires, Jurisdictional Error, Errors of Law/Fact, Unreasonableness, Proportionality, Procedural Unfairness, Bias, Reasons).

Why buy this book?

Because judicial review is won (or lost) in detail: standards of review, procedure, remedies, and the latest case-law. This Handbook is built for real-world use—fast access to the right principle, with the authorities you need to support it.

Keywords:

Judicial review, public law, UK public law, administrative law, supervisory jurisdiction, procedural fairness, proportionality, legitimate expectation, ultra vires, jurisdictional error, human rights, remedies, interim relief, standing, bias

Target Audience:

Law libraries, university libraries, acquisitions librarians, public law practitioners, administrative law specialists, barristers, solicitors, judges and judicial clerks, government legal departments, academics and researchers

Genre:

Law, Public Law, Administrative Law, Judicial Review, Litigation and Procedure

Q&A

Does the price include shipping?
Yes — the price includes worldwide shipping. Card/PayPal accepted, simple secure checkout.

Is this a current edition?
Yes, the 8th edition, published December 2025 by Hart Publishing.

Who is this book written for?
Public law practitioners, administrative law specialists, barristers, solicitors and judicial clerks.

How is the Handbook organised?
Into 65 clearly structured Parts across three sections — the Nature of, Parameters of, and Grounds for Judicial Review — for fast navigation to the point of law.

Is it suitable for law libraries and institutional orders?
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