“The law now looks favourably on funding arrangements that offer access to justice so long as any tendency to abuse of process is controlled... the present litigation attracts the principle that ‘Public policy now recognises that it is desirable, in order to facilitate access to justice, that third parties should provide assistance designed to ensure that those who are involved in litigation have the benefit of legal representation”

“What the rule of law should promote is access to the courts for all members of the community where they have a grievance that the law recognises as arguable”

“There is a strong public interest in affected persons being able to test the legal validity of such a step without facing financial ruin or at least severe hardship if the challenge fails. To so hold serves the rule of law”