Substantive principles of public law: what happened after 1987?

In Public Law in 1987 a seminal article was published by Anthony Lester and Jeffrey Jowell on ‘Beyond Wednesbury: Substantive principles of administrative law’. The traditional view of public law is that it is concerned with procedure, not substance: how a decision is made rather than the substantive outcome. That seminal article questioned that view. This lecture will consider what has happened since 1987, in particular looking at the principles which have developed about legitimate expectations, protection of human rights, equality and conformity with policies. It will also consider the evolution of “rationality” as a ground of judicial review, with increasing emphasis being placed on the principles of proportionality and reasonableness.

Please note, although this event is ticketed, seating will operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.

A drinks reception will follow this event.