Hi folks,

Here are the latest details from NARPO regarding the upcoming Judicial Review. 

"At long last, the Hearing to determine the legality of Regulation C9 of the Police Pensions Regulations 1987, that so badly effects widows and widowers, is upon us.

The dates for the final Hearing have now been fixed and confirmed by the Administrative Court in Manchester; also very recently, the Administrative Court have confirmed to the parties the identity of the High Court Judge who will determine and give Judgement in the proceedings.

The Hearing will take place at the Administrative Court in Central Manchester on 5th and 6th April 2022.  The High Court Judge who has been allocated to determine the Hearing is Mr. Justice Fordham.

Mr. Justice Fordham, – formally Michael Fordham QC of Blackstone Chambers in London, – was appointed as a Justice of the High Court on 13th January 2020.  Before becoming a High Court Judge, Michael Fordham QC was one of the country’s leading practitioners specialising in both administrative law and the use and application of the Human Rights Act 1998.

Our understanding is that the Hearing in Manchester will take place in person and in an open Court. That being the case, the Hearing will be open to all members of NARPO and the public to attend, if they wish to.  The Hearing will start at 10.30am on Tuesday 5th April 2022.  The Court will, before the Hearing, provide details of the Court within which the Hearing will take place.  The venue details of the Manchester Administrative Court are:

Manchester Administrative Court,

Manchester Civil Justice Centre,

1 Bridge Street West,

Manchester M60 9DJ

The Court is situated right in the centre of Manchester and is in easy reach of all central Manchester train stations.  If anyone has any particular queries or requests in relation to the Hearing, then we would suggest that they either contact the Court direct, or alternatively, make contact with the Solicitors who are taking the claim forward on behalf of the Claimants, NARPO and the Police Federation, Lexent Partners.  The relevant contact email details are:

Administrative Court email: manchester@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk
Lexent Partners: nrj@lexentpartners.com "

Well here we are then at the last hurdle - all being well I shall attend court on both days.

I don't know about you but I'm feeling excited and nervous in equal measure. 

Best wishes as always,

Cathryn 

CathrynHall11@gmail.com