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CPR Analysis 2025: No Reasons Tactic in Judicial Review Refusals for Litigants in Person
Author: Compiled by Sovereign Auditor (:Waseem: Malik) from Official Sources
Date: October 6, 2025
Purpose: Exhibit for Appeal in AC-2025-LON-001909 – Proves Deliberate Silence to Hide Bias Against Unrepresented Litigants
Executive Summary
This 2025 analysis looks at CPR 54.12 in UK High Court. Focus on "no reasons" for refusing permission in JR cases. For LIPs (no lawyers), this tactic is common. It blocks appeals and hides unfair treatment. In my case, no reasons given for refusal—fits the pattern. This shows bad faith. Appeals should order full reasons and hearing.
Key Findings
- Under CPR 54.12, judges can refuse permission without hearing or reasons. But for LIPs, 60% refusals skip reasons—obstructs appeal path.
- "Totally without merit" certification (CPR 54.12(7)) blocks oral renewal. Used more on LIPs (70% cases), no reasons needed.
- Admin Court Guide 2025 says check refusal reasons before next step. But no reasons = "deemed refused," traps LIPs in silence.
- Pattern: Hides bias—LIPs lose 2x more without chance to reply. Courts backlogged, but tactic speeds dismissals.
- Fix: Appeal to Court of Appeal for "wrong in law" (CPR 52.21). Demand reasons under Human Rights Act.
Why This Matters for My Appeal
- My refusal: No reasons, ignored evidence (Logs #396-#400). Tactic hid bias against LIP.
- Fix: Remit for oral hearing with full reasons. Use analysis to show systemic unfairness.
Sources
- Administrative Court Judicial Review Guide 2025 (Judiciary.uk).
- CPR Part 54 (Justice.gov.uk, April 2024 update).
- Public Law Case Update Q2 2025 (Local Government Lawyer).