If an individual claimant is seeking to litigate an issue of general public importance there is scope for the court to dispense with the undertaking (see Arden LJ in R (Goldsmith) v Servite Housing and another (2000) 3 CCLR 354). (newlawjournal.co.uk)
«In light of constitutional principles of access to the courts, and thus access to justice, the Court considers that the applicants have raised issues which are of general public importance... As the application may involve the issue of access to justice, and access to the courts, it is a matter of significant importance». (woodsfordlitigationfunding.com)
Buxton LJ was concerned about the interpretation of the requirement that a claim be of «general public importance». (newlawjournal.co.uk)