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Re: Locus standi to bring a judicial review v a council at the A
dministrative Court
By: Hippocrates Date: March 12, 2026, 4:12 pm
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[quote author=andy_foster link=topic=10065.msg113072#msg113072
date=1773349742]
[quote author=Hippocrates link=topic=10065.msg113071#msg113071
date=1773348851]
Thought so! But, what about the contents of the link?
[/quote]
What about it? It says pretty much what I said, but with more
details and authorities.
The most positive part is where something needs challenging, the
person seeking to challenge might be able to make a half decent
fist of it, and nobody else is likely to be in a position to do
so.
What it does not explicitly address, which your OP did, is that
you don't want to come across as some sort of nucking futter (or
vexatious in legal speak). Remember that you are a serious
advocate with a lot of diligent research and experience behind
you, who dons the mask of humour to draw attention to issues
that might otherwise be overlooked (even if the evidence
suggests otherwise).
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Appreciated.
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Re: Locus standi to bring a judicial review v a council at the A
dministrative Court
By: Hippocrates Date: March 15, 2026, 2:08 pm
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[quote author=Hippocrates link=topic=10065.msg113060#msg113060
date=1773345745]
HTML https://www.pastpaperhero.com/resources/uk-legal-definition-of-locus-standi
Views please. At the point of putting the ink in the pen.
How about ftla being an interested group?
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[member=7]mrmustard[/member] I will give you a call as I could
add the person whose case was refused recently. I feel
emboldened by the contents of this link. I also have 2 cases
outstanding at representations stage.
Summary Checklist
Define the cause of action and the forum (JR vs private law vs
statute).
Apply the correct standing test:
JR: sufficient interest (SCA 1981 s.31(3)).
Contract: privity or CRTPA 1999.
Tort: direct damage to the claimant.
Nuisance: proprietary interest in land.
HRA: claimant is a “victim” (HRA 1998 s.7).
For organisations: show a clear link to affected members and why
the group is a proper claimant.
Evidence the connection: harm, location, membership,
authorisations, and participation history.
If standing is doubtful, consider adding a directly affected
individual or using alternative routes.
Prepare for a permission‑stage debate on standing in JR;
link the seriousness and arguability of the claim to the
interest asserted.
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Re: Locus standi to bring a judicial review v a council at the A
dministrative Court
By: Hippocrates Date: March 18, 2026, 2:48 pm
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Radio Jackie interview tomorrow.
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Re: Locus standi to bring a judicial review v a council at the A
dministrative Court
By: tincombe Date: March 20, 2026, 5:35 am
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Coming to this late, but it seems as if all internal processes
have yet to be exhausted e.g. complaint to council's Chief
internal Auditor, a challenge to the external auditor regarding
the council's accounts* etc. Also, as I read it, the council are
undertaking a review. Have enquiries been made regarding how
this is to be conducted e.g. is any external opinion being
sought and if so from whom, when and how will the outcome be
published etc?
*- I think there are conditions which
apply:
HTML https://www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Council-accounts-a-guide-to-your-rights.pdf
Extract from DfT submission to Transport Select Committee:
The authority’s auditor may decline to certify the accounts of a
local authority that has used on-street parking income (and all
enforcement income) in a way that is not in accordance with the
provisions of section 55 of the Road Traffic
Regulation Act. Local authorities are ultimately responsible to
their electorate to deliver effective parking strategies and use
any revenue surpluses appropriately.
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Re: Locus standi to bring a judicial review v a council at the A
dministrative Court
By: Hippocrates Date: March 20, 2026, 2:39 pm
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[member=7970]tincombe[/member] Thank you for your post. There is
some urgency in this so most of the other routes are too
time-consuming in terms of a resolution. No doubt, they may well
be taken up by residents who ACTUALLY care. But, many people
just sit on their ***** and cannot be ***** to do anything abut
it - UNTIL they get a ticket.
Press are waiting to bite again. Cannot say anymore.
HTML https://www.ftla.uk/news-press-articles/that-kingston-box-junction/msg95659/#msg95659
Also, I hope to contact the counsel in the Croydon case very
very shortly.
HTML https://www.ftla.uk/news-press-articles/croydon-croydon-ltns-ruled-unlawful-as-high-court-finds-they-were-used-to-boost-/
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