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The nature and
scope of administrative law.
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The legal status
and powers of administrative authorities; the Crown; ministers; civil
service including executive agencies; local authorities; regulatory
agencies; other public authorities, e.g. the National Health Service.
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Processes in
public administration: legislation and delegated legislation; discretion;
rule-making; policies; adjudication; consultation. Allocation of functions.
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Procedures and
remedies of judicial review of administrative action under section
31 Supreme Court Act 1981 and RSC Order 53.
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The grounds upon
which judicial review may be obtained including illegality, procedural
impropriety, irrationality and legitimate expectation. Exclusion of
judicial review.
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‘Ombudsmen’:
the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration; the Health Service
Commissioner; the Local Commissioners for Administration.
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Tribunals. The
function, constitution and procedure of tribunals. The Council on
Tribunals.
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Inquiries: the
origin and function of inquiries; public local inquiries in relation
to land-use control; other types of inquiries.
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Contract and
tort liabilities and duties of public bodies. Estoppel. Restitution.
Crown Proceedings Act 1947.
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The impact of
ECHR case law on the development of English administrative law.
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The impact of
EC general principles of law on English Administrative law, especially
procedural fairness, legitimate expectations, proportionality and
fundamental human rights.
