Guidance
Administrative Court Judicial Review Guide
Published 2024-09-12Last updated 2025-09-10
Updated September 2025
Below you’ll find detailed legal guidance on bringing a judicial review case in the Administrative Court.
The 2025 edition (attached below) reflects legislative and practice changes relevant to the Administrative Court over the last year.
It includes guidance on:
- litigants in person
- civil restraint orders
- starting a claim
- applying for permission for judicial review
- specific practice points
- urgent cases
- substantive hearings
- remedies
- case management
- costs
- appeals
The guide also includes contact details for the court, information on forms and fees, and addresses for serving documents on government departments.
NB: The Welsh translated version of the Guide will be available shortly.