Jurisdiction: Northern Ireland

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:...

This judicial review challenged the six-month life expectancy rule for terminally ill social security claimants. PILS Member: Law Centre NI

An Irish Medium language school successfully challenged a failure by the Department of Education to put in place adequate transport arrangements. PILS Member: POBAL

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

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.