Area of law: Social Security
Casework date: July 7, 2020 |
Status: Resolved | PILS' role(s): Litigation Fund, Pro Bono Register | Jurisdiction(s): Northern Ireland | Legal action: Judicial Review, Test Case | Area(s) of law:
Lorraine Cox
This judicial review challenged the six-month life expectancy rule for terminally ill social security claimants. PILS Member: Law Centre NI
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Casework date: April 17, 2019 |
Status: Resolved | PILS' role(s): Awareness | Jurisdiction(s): UK | Legal action: Judicial Review | Area(s) of law:
No 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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