Comparative Administrative Law I

1. Define and explain the core principles of administrative law.
2. Analyze the structure and functions of administrative agencies.
3. Compare and contrast administrative law systems across different jurisdictions.
4. Evaluate the constitutional foundations of administrative law.
5. Apply administrative law principles to real-world scenarios.

13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 1: Introduction and Overview of Administrative Agencies · 2 hours

     Define administrative law and its purpose.. Explain the development of administrative law in modern society.. Identify the sources of administrative law..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 1: Introduction and Overview of Administrative Agencies · 2 hours

     Discuss the origin of administrative agencies and the welfare state.. Analyze the justifications for government intervention.. Compare the characteristics of administrative agencies in India, Nigeria, and England..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 2: Administrative Agencies · 2 hours

     Define administrative agencies and their powers.. Discuss the need for administrative agencies in modern governance.. Analyze the creation of administrative agencies through enabling statutes..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 3: The Emergence of Global Administrative Bodies · 2 hours

     Discuss the historical development of global administrative law.. Define global administrative law and its scope.. Examine the structure of global administrative agencies..

5. Week 5Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 4: Classification of Administrative Functions · 2 hours

     Classify administrative functions (legislative, executive, judicial).. Distinguish between the different classes of functions.. Discuss the Nigerian approach to administrative functions..

6. Week 6Module 2: Constitutional Foundations

   • Unit 1: Relationship Between Administrative Law and Constitutional Law · 2 hours

     Discuss the relationship between administrative law and constitutional law.. Examine constitutional law in the administrative context.. Analyze constitutionalism as a constitutional and administrative function..

7. Week 7Module 2: Constitutional Foundations

   • Unit 2: Parliamentary Sovereignty · 2 hours

     Appreciate the content of parliamentary supremacy.. Discuss the founding principles of parliamentary supremacy within the British system of governance.. Research and discuss the difference between Nigeria's parliamentary system of government and the British parliamentary system..

8. Week 8Module 2: Constitutional Foundations

   • Unit 3: Rule of Law · 2 hours

     Discuss the meanings of the rule of law.. Discuss the elements of the concept of rule of law.. Discuss the concept of an international rule of law..

9. Week 9Module 2: Constitutional Foundations

   • Unit 4: Separation of Powers · 2 hours

     Discuss the theories of separation of powers.. Examine the application of separation of powers in Nigeria.. Identify exceptions to the doctrine of separation of powers..

10. Week 10Module 3: Administrative Agencies

    • Unit 1: The Nature of Administrative Agencies · 2 hours

      Analyze the nature of administrative agencies as legislatures and adjudicators.. Discuss the dissimilarities between congressional and administrative rule making.. Differentiate between formal and informal adjudication..

11. Week 11Module 3: Administrative Agencies

    • Unit 2: Classification of Administrative Powers II · 2 hours

      Classify administrative powers (legislative, executive, judicial, quasi-judicial).. Discuss the impact of the classification of administrative powers.. Examine the right to fair hearing and the rule against interest and bias..

12. Week 12Module 3: Administrative Agencies

    • Unit 3: Rule Making Procedure · 2 hours

      Define rulemaking and its purpose.. Discuss the principles of administrative legislation (notice, public participation, publication).. Examine different rulemaking procedures (investigational, adversary, auditive, consultative)..

13. Week 13Module 3: Administrative Agencies

    • Unit 4: Rulemaking Procedures in Other Jurisdictions · 2 hours

      Discuss procedural rulemaking in different jurisdictions.. Compare and contrast rulemaking procedures in Nigeria, the US, and the UK.. Examine the enforcement of administrative procedures..