2 judgments found
EWHC Admin Landmark 8 May 2024

R (on the application of Climate Action UK) v Secretary of State for Energy

[2024] EWHC 305 (Admin)
Mr Justice Fordham

The Administrative Court considered a judicial review of the Government's decision to grant new oil and gas licences in the North Sea. The Court held that the decision was unlawful because the Secretary of State failed to take into account the UK's n...

UKSC Significant 20 February 2024

Manchester City Council v Johnson

[2024] UKSC 5
Lord Hodge

The Supreme Court examined the extent of local authorities' duties under the Housing Act 1996 towards homeless persons with priority need. The Court clarified the meaning of "intentionally homeless" and held that a broader interpretation should be ad...