In this "Back to school" edition of the public law podcast, Jasveer Randhawa is joined by HSF Kramer partners Nusrat Zar and James Wood. Together, they discuss recent developments in the duty to consult in the cases of Liberty and Possible (The 10:10 Foundation) before delving into human rights challenges in Shvidler and Wikimedia Foundation. To conclude, they explore judicial approaches in complex areas and reflect on the balance between discretion and accountability in high policy contexts. Speakers: Jasveer Randhawa (Knowledge Counsel), Nusrat Zar (Partner), and James Wood (Partner). You can find out more about the cases covered in this podcast on our blog at the following links: Another twist in the consultation case law – so just what is a consultation? https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/publiclaw/2025-posts/another-twist-in-the-consultation-case-law Challenges to the Jet Zero Strategy grounded as Administrative Court dismisses claims based on consultation and policy concerns https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/publiclaw/2025-posts/challenges-to-the-jet-zero-strategy-grounded Supreme Court decides on the correct standard of review for proportionality https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/publiclaw/2025-posts/supreme-court-decides-on-the-correct-standard-of-review-for-proportionality High Court dismisses Wikimedia’s challenge to Online Safety Act thresholds—but leaves the door open for future challenges https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/publiclaw/2025-posts/high-court-dismisses-wikimedias-challenge-to-online-safety-act-thresholds-but-leaves-door-open-for-future-challenges High Court gives guidance on regulator's interpretation of legislation and codes https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/publiclaw/2025-posts/high-court-gives-guidance-on-regulators-interpretation-of-legislation-and-codes Procedural flaw under the National Security and Investment Act regime insufficient to invalidate decision https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/publiclaw/2025-posts/procedural-flaw-under-the-national-security-and-investment-act-regime-insufficient-to-invalidate-decision