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Question 1

What is the next stage of JR

Answer 1

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Question 2

Who is JR conducted by

Answer 2

Usually judge and the calling of witnesses and cross examination is rare

Question 3

What happens at the hearing

Answer 3

The claimants and the respondents legal teams will orally our forward their submissions, although they will have been required to provide written submissions prior to the hearing and to have produced evidence which they intend to rely on in the action

Question 4

When will the judge make the decision

Answer 4

The judge may reach a decision on the day or may retire to reach a decision

Question 5

Will the claimant definitely receive the remedy sought

Answer 5

It is important to note that even if the claimant does succeed, he or she may not receive the remedy sought, because judicial review remedies are relatively narrow. Remedies are discretionary meaning that the claimant does not get the remedy as of right even if he or she does succeed in proving the case