R (on the application of C) v Brent, Kensington Chelsea & Westminster

[2002] Lloyd's Rep Med 321

ADMINISTRATIVE COURT

and Mr Justice NEWMAN

Judicial Review — Legitimate expectation — Decision to close adult residential unit — Whether there was a promise of “home for life” — Whether legitimate expectation of “home for life” — Implications of description of accommodation as a “home” — Whether legitimate expectation could arise in respect of an interim placement — Whether duty of fairness included a duty to consult patients in relation to closure decision — Duty to consult patients in interim placements — Whether there was a proper assessment of patients” best interests — Whether there was a breach of Article 8 ECHR