Public Law

187 Chambers’ barristers are regularly instructed in both bringing and defending claims for judicial review, often arising from the full spectrum of Chambers’ specialist practice areas. These include:

• Challenges to the exercise of investigatory powers (including production orders, search warrants, and restraint orders)
• Challenges to decisions of the criminal courts
• Challenges to decisions of public authorities, including those within the prison system
• Decisions relating to criminal investigations
• Mutual legal assistance
• Restraint and forfeiture
• Inquests and inquiries
• Prison welfare

Barristers at 187 Chambers have extensive experience appearing in the High Court and the Court of Appeal and are frequently instructed in judicial review proceedings.

Members of Chambers are also experienced in representing government departments in challenges to executive decisions and policy. Several barristers have been appointed to the Attorney General’s Panel of Counsel or are members of the Junior Junior scheme.

Drawing on this substantial experience, the Public Law team at 187 Chambers offers clients comprehensive expertise in advising and representing those involved in complex and sensitive matters.

Members are adept at guiding clients through public law issues across a wide range of contexts, including challenges to investigative decisions made by the police, the prison system, and professional regulators, as well as challenges to rulings by Coroners and Chairs of Public Inquiries.