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Administrative Law

Judicial review, grounds of review, procedural fairness, remedies and the rule of law in administrative action.

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Introduction to judicial review and its scope

Week 1: Introduction to judicial review and its scope

Illegality — ultra vires and errors of law

Ultra vires, jurisdictional review, and the modern law of error: from Anisminic to Cart and beyond

Irrationality and proportionality

Week 3: Irrationality and proportionality — from Wednesbury unreasonableness to structured proportionality in judicial review

Procedural fairness — natural justice

The twin pillars of fair hearing and bias form the bedrock of lawful administrative decision-making.

Legitimate expectations

The doctrine of legitimate expectations in judicial review: procedural and substantive protection, foundational principles, and contemporary challenges

Standing, time limits, and ouster clauses

The procedural gatekeepers of judicial review shape access to justice and constitutional review

Remedies and the discretion of the court

Understanding the court's discretionary powers in granting remedies following successful judicial review

Human rights and administrative law

The constitutional intersection of the Human Rights Act, common law rights and judicial review.

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