The “highly likely” test under s.31(2A) of the Senior Courts Act
The Court of Appeal has emphasised the limits of “highly likely” under s.31(2A) of the Senior Courts Act 1981. Natasha Jackson looks at the lessons for public law practitioners.
January 09, 2026
The “highly likely” test under s.31(2A) of the Senior Courts Act
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Defending Age Assessment Challenges: A Guide for Local Authorities
In this `Dekinar`, Dr Russell Wilcox and Anirudh Mandagere consider how to defend such challenges both at the judicial review stage and at the Upper Tribunal.
Section 31(2A) Senior Courts Act: where have we got to? - Francis Taylor Building
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