Making Lawful Decisions

"e;This is the only handbook targeted at decision-makers themselves, as opposed to legal advisors.Contents include: Checklist Preparation Hearings Making a decision Complying with the Equality Act 2010 Complying with the Human Rights Act 1998 Remedies GlossaryKey features: Structured around the key stages of decision-making processes. Written in clear and accessible language. Covers key controversial legal issues, including the public sector equality duty and human rights obligations. Allows decision-makers to understand the key requirements of lawful decision-making without taking costly legal advice. Accessible to decision-makers who are not legally trained.Who is this book for? Decision-makers in both the public and private sectors. Non-legally qualified members of 'panels' in a wide range of fields including: education, special educational needs, regulation and professional discipline, community care and healthcare funding and licensing. Individuals and organisations who are interested in challenging the lawfulness of decisions, or in ensuring that a decision-making process they are involved in follows a lawful process as it unfolds. Those providing advice to members of the public, such as pro bono clinics and helplines and Citizens Advice Bureaux.The authors and contributors are all barristers at leading chambers with extensive experience in challenging and defending the lawfulness of decisions. It includes a Foreword from Lord Justice Singh, an eminent Court of Appeal Judge, who reflects on the key elements of lawful decision-making."e;