Making Lawful Decisions: a guide for decision-makers on acting within the law

'It is very important that decision makers and others should have access to a readable introduction to the legal duties and processes which are expected of decision-makers in a variety of contexts... The authors of this book… are to be congratulated for providing that introduction.' - The Rt Hon Lord Justice Singh

Making Lawful Decisions: a guide for decision-makers on acting within the law provides decision-makers in both the public and private sectors with clear and accessible guidance on the requirements of lawful decision-making. From the initial preparatory stages, through any hearing and producing the decision, to remedies where decisions are made unlawfully, the book is a practical guide that provides a quick and simple reference point to the law for decision-makers of every kind.

It covers key controversial legal issues, including the public sector equality duty and human rights obligations and allows decision-makers - including those who are not legally trained - to understand the key requirements of lawful decision-making without taking costly legal advice.

Who is this 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; and those providing advice to members of the public, such as pro bono clinics and helplines and Citizens Advice Bureaux.