Practical Law UK Glossary 4-107-6313 (Approx. 2 pages)
Glossary
Judicial review.
Broadly, the way in which the courts supervise government ministers and departments, industry regulators, local authorities and other public bodies to ensure that they act lawfully and fairly. The principles of judicial review are based on case law which is continually being developed by the courts. It is, therefore, a very flexible area of the law that tends to reflect changes in society.