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Suicide over 3K legal bill

The link is to a story about someone committing suicide as a result of a 3K bill from Treasury Solicitors.

I agree with the European COurt of Human Rights that Judicial Review with its costs is not an adequate remedy for the misbehaviour of the state.

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Hywel said…
If this was thrown out because there was no contractual relationship with Hazel Blears surely it wasn't a JR?
8:55 pm
John Hemming said…
You may be right, but the point is about how to get government to act within the law.
7:58 am
Anonymous said…
That is very sad news, obviously he was a good guy just trying to help others.
3:30 pm
Hywel said…
Yes - but it does make that case a bit irrelevant to the point you are trying to make and it could be suggested you are trying to make capital out of a tragedy
11:00 am
John Hemming said…
The issue is that in respect of the implications of costs in terms of fighting the government.

That is one big issue in respect of JR.
12:05 pm
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