PIL Toolkit resources
This small but useful resource library contains our go-to templates, tools, and guidelines in relation to public interest litigation.
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Appeals against Home Office refusal to reunite separated family
These appeals are challenging the UK Home Office’s refusal of applications for family reunion in the UK, made by an Afghan family who have fled their home following threats made against them. PILS member:...
Read moreLorraine Cox
This judicial review challenged the six-month life expectancy rule for terminally ill social security claimants. PILS Member: Law Centre NI
Read moreColáiste Feirste and school transport
An Irish Medium language school successfully challenged a failure by the Department of Education to put in place adequate transport arrangements. PILS Member: POBAL
Read moreDrumragh Integrated College
The case clarified the importance of the statutory duty on the Department of Education to encourage and facilitate integrated education. PILS Member: Integrated Education Fund
Read moreAgnew and Others
The Supreme Court ruled that Parliament must authorise the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. PILS Members: Jones, Cassidy and Brett Solicitors, Committee on the Administration of Justice and The Human Rights Consortium were applicants in the case.
Read moreNo green light for Protective Costs Orders in private law cases
Costs, especially fear of costs associated with unsuccessful legal action, are understandably a major factor that can put people off pursuing a public interest case. The PILS Project was set up to break down...
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