Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 82432

Judicial Review: Reform

Tabled: 15 October 2025

Answered: 21 October 2025

Named Day

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure that reforms to judicial review do not adversely impact access to justice for local communities challenging Government decisions on infrastructure projects.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

The ability to challenge the lawfulness of Government decisions and those of other public bodies is fundamental to the rule of law. The Government remains committed to this principle.Under the changes being taken forward in the Planning and Infrastructure...

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