The UK government has moved to restrict judicial review and accelerate approvals for nationally significant infrastructure projects, marking plans which would give Parliament a more direct role in approving critical projects while limiting legal challenges.
In coverage from Global Legal Insights, Marks & Clerk Partner Giles Pinnington highlights that curbing meritless legal challenges is increasingly important in a context of "global uncertainty", particularly for strategically significant energy projects. He notes that more predictable project timelines would give innovators greater confidence to invest in new technologies that improve efficiency, safety and cost, which are currently hindered by prolonged and uncertain planning processes.