| 1 | Alternative dispute resolution and judicial review proceedings This note addresses the role of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the context of the public sector and judicial review proceedings, and the relationship between ADR and the government's Dispute Resolution Commitment (DRC). | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 2 | Bringing a claim for misfeasance in public office A note on the tort of misfeasance in public office and the correct test for establishing the tort. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 3 | Contracts: capacity A note outlining the rules governing the capacity of an organisation or individual to contract. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 4 | Damages in judicial review This practice note explains when an individual may claim damages in a judicial review challenging the lawfulness of a public body's action. It discusses the procedural issues that may arise in such a claim and the approach that the Administrative Court may take. Although there is currently no right in law to compensate indviduals who have sustained a loss because of the unlawful administrative actions of a public body, the note discusses the consultation proposals for reform that were put forward (but not pursued) by the Law Commission. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 5 | Decision-making by public bodies: avoiding legal challenge A practical guide to the substantive law relating to decision-making by public bodies. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 6 | Duty to give reasons A note on the increasing trend in common law for decision-makers to give reasons, although there is not a general right for reasons to be given in administrative law decisions. The note discusses the cases in which the courts have imposed a duty to give reasons on a decision-maker, which are based on the public law proposition that decision-makers must act fairly, rationally and for proper law purposes. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 7 | Extent and devolution The note discusses the three devolved legislatures in the UK and the extent to which devolution has introduced new layers of complexity to the UK statute book. The note covers: The extent and application of the three jurisdictions within the UK. How Westminster legislation extends to Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 8 | Judicial review and public procurement A practice note covering the circumstances when a challenge to a recent or imminent procurement decision can be made by way of a claim for judicial review under Part 54 of the Civil Procedure Rules instead of a claim under the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/5). | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 9 | Legitimate expectations A note on the public law concept of legitimate expectation and the factors that may give rise to a legitimate expectation. The note also sets out the issues which the court may take into account when deciding whether a public body has abused its position by frustrating a claimant's legitimate expectation. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 10 | Local authority debt collection and enforcement methods ... A note on local authority debt collection and the methods of enforcement available against individuals, linking to other relevant PLC content. The note includes the collection methods available in initial cases of non-payment, such as agreed payment plans, and how court action will be taken in more serious cases potentially ending with the issuing of bankruptcy proceedings. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 11 | Local authority rights of audience This note covers local authority rights of audience in county courts and magistrates' courts. It also looks at the rights of audience of employees of housing management bodies. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 12 | Local government in England: functions A note setting out the different functions undertaken by local authorities in England. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 13 | Local government in England: governance and decision ... A note setting out how local authorities in England are governed and make decisions. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 14 | Local government in England: structure A note setting out the different categories and structures of local authorities in England. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 15 | Parking fines: procedure and enforcement A note on civil parking fine procedure and enforcement by local authorities acting as enforcement authorities including serving penalty charge notices, wheelclamping, notices to owner, appearing before the traffic penalty tribunal and registering and enforcing the outstanding debt. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 16 | Public Bodies Act 2011 A note on the provisions and effect of the Public Bodies Act 2011, including practical guidance for organisations that: Have existing commercial and other dealings with bodies which are susceptible to abolition or modification. Are considering entering into new contracts with these bodies. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 17 | The legislative process in the UK and how Bills become law A note explaining the legislative process in the UK Parliament. It provides an overview of how Bills become Acts of Parliament and also explains the different types of Bill that can be introduced into Parliament. The note also explains delegated or secondary legislation. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 18 | Vicarious liability This practice note addresses the circumstances in which vicarious liability arises, at common law and under statute. It also looks at the implications of vicarious liability, and the alternative bases for attributing liability where vicarious liability is not applicable. | Practice notes | Maintained |