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HS2 judicial review: the Supreme Court’s rulings explained

Explanations of the Supreme Court’s judgment regarding HS2.

• From: Department for Transport and High Speed Two (HS2) Limited
• Published: 22 January 2014

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HS2 judicial review: Supreme Court ruling explained

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The Supreme Court unanimously dismissed both appeals brought before it regarding HS2. All 7 judges agreed with the Court of Appeal and High Court that the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive did not apply to HS2. They also did not consider that changes need to be made to the hybrid Bill process to comply with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive. The Court has decided that in both cases it is not necessary to refer any EU law questions to the Court of Justice of the EU.

Published 22 January 2014