Reviewed case brief
Council of Civil Service Unions v. Minister for Civil Service (GCHQ Case)
[1985] AC 374
[1985] AC 374 · House of Lords (UK)
- Court
- House of Lords (UK)
- Year
- 1984
- Subjects
- Administrative Law
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02
Rule established
Three grounds of judicial review: illegality, irrationality, procedural impropriety. Prerogative powers are subject to judicial review. Legitimate expectation recognized.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
Wade, Administrative Law; De Smith, Judicial Review
Educational summary only. Read the reported judgment or an authorised law report before relying on the case professionally.