Court of Appeal clarifies correct approach for awarding costs in public law proceedings | Practical Law

Court of Appeal clarifies correct approach for awarding costs in public law proceedings | Practical Law

The Court of Appeal in R (Tesfay and others) [2016] EWCA Civ 415, has confirmed the correct approach to be taken by the courts when assessing whether a claimant in judicial review proceedings against a public authority has succeeded so that they should normally receive their costs..

Court of Appeal clarifies correct approach for awarding costs in public law proceedings

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report 1-627-8977 (Approx. 8 pages)

Court of Appeal clarifies correct approach for awarding costs in public law proceedings

by Practical Law Public Sector
Published on 17 May 2016 • England, Wales
The Court of Appeal in R (Tesfay and others) [2016] EWCA Civ 415, has confirmed the correct approach to be taken by the courts when assessing whether a claimant in judicial review proceedings against a public authority has succeeded so that they should normally receive their costs..