The Claimant, Baron Ranger, sought to judicially review the Prime Minister’s recommendation that his CBE be revoked by the King. The decision was taken in the exercise of prerogative powers.
The parties agreed for the justiciability of the decision to be determined as a preliminary issue in the proceedings and, in a judgement handed down on 6 October 2026, Mrs Justice Lieven concluded that the decision was justiciable and capable of being challenged by way of judicial review.
This is the first decision in England and Wales that considers the justiciability of honours decisions.
Barney McCay acted for the successful Claimant, instructed by Patron Law, and was led by Tom Hickman KC (Blackstone).
Read the full judgment here.