Charity litigation

The jurisdiction of the courts in relation to charities

This Practice Note considers the jurisdiction of the courts in relation to charities. It looks at the types of application that may be heard and also the limits to the court’s jurisdiction to supervise charities.

See Practice Note: The jurisdiction of the courts in relation to charities.

Charity litigation—should a charity engage in litigation?

This Practice Note considers whether a charity should engage in litigation—be it initiating or defending proceedings. It sets out considerations for trustees of charities—whether CIOs, corporates, trusts, membership bodies or otherwise—who are involved in or contemplating civil litigation. It looks at the principles of charity trustee decision making in the context of litigation.

See Practice Note: Charity litigation—should a charity engage in litigation?

Charity litigation—charity proceedings

Charity proceedings relate to the internal administration of a charity or its domestic affairs.

See Practice Note: Charity litigation—charity proceedings.

Charity litigation—compromising charity litigation

This Practice Note covers