The High Court will consider applications for permission to
bring judicial review proceedings and if it grants permission may
transfer the case to the Upper Tribunal for their consideration.
The High Court will write to all interested parties to tell
them whether it gives permission to bring judicial review
proceedings. If the High Court refuses permission it will also give
reasons for refusing and details of any limitations or conditions
imposed.
If the High Court has refused an application without a
hearing, or allows an application with conditions, the party
applying for permission can write and apply for the decision to be
reconsidered at a hearing. They must apply for the decision to be
reconsidered within 14 days of the date the High Court/Upper
Tribunal sent them its decision.
Where permission has been granted, the person who wishes to
bring a case for judicial review must provide detailed grounds in
support of their case to the High Court in writing within 35 days
after the High Court/Upper Tribunal granted permission.
The party who applied for permission can only rely on the
grounds given in their application unless the High Court/Upper
Tribunal gives them permission to include other grounds.
Both the party applying for permission and the party
opposing it may provide evidence and make representations at any
hearing. Other parties can also provide evidence or make
representations but must apply to the High Court/Upper Tribunal for
permission to do so.
