How to apply for a judicial review of certain Government decisions

The Supreme Administrative Court may examine whether Government decisions, relating to civil rights and obligations, are in conflict with a legal rule.

No leave to appeal is required for the Supreme Administrative Court to consider an application for a judicial review of a government decision.

When an application for a judicial review is received, the Court will examine whether the Government’s decision is in conflict with a legal rule in the manner wich presented or in any other manner that is immediately clear given the circumstances. If the Court deems the decision to conflict with a legal rule, the Court will annul the decision. The Court will not annul a Government decision if it is clear that a confirmed error has no bearing on the decision.

One precondition for requesting a judicial review is that the Government’s decision includes a determination of your civil rights and obligations within the meaning of Article 6.1 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) adopted by the Council of Europe on 4 November 1950 to safeguard fundamental freedoms and human rights.

What your application should include

Your application for a judicial review must be submitted in writing and sent directly to the Supreme Administrative Court. Your application must be received by the Court no later than three months from the date of the decision you wish to have reviewed.

Your application shall state the following:

  • Your name, address and personal identification number or organisation/company registration number.
  • A telephone number.
  • Your email address.
  • The Government decision you wish to have reviewed; i.e., the decision’s registration number and date.

You should also state:

  • Which legal rule you believe the Government’s decision to be in conflict with; and
  • The manner in which the decision has entailed a determination of your civil rights and obligations pursuant to Article 6.1 of ECHR.
Updated
2023-12-05