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Comparative Administrative Law II

This course provides an in-depth exploration of comparative administrative law, building upon foundational concepts. It delves into administrative adjudication, tribunals, and judicial review, examining their powers and constraints. The course covers rules of statutory interpretation, ultra vires, due process, and natural justice. Students will analyze prerogative writs, mandamus, certiorari, and locus standi, gaining a comprehensive understanding of administrative law principles and their practical application.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Administrative LawJudicial ReviewNatural JusticeUltra ViresTribunals

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Administrative Adjudication

2

Judicial Review

3

Natural Justice

4

Ultra Vires

5

Statutory Interpretation

6

Prerogative Writs

7

Due Process

8

Locus Standi

9

Illegality

10

Reasonableness

11

Proportionality

Total Topics11 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

6h

Unit 1: Administrative Adjudication

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the scope of quasi-judicial powers.
  • •Examine the nature of quasi-judicial powers of administration.
  • •Study examples of administrative adjudication and their implications.

Unit 2: Tribunal

3 study hours
  • •Define 'quasi' and its application to administrative powers.
  • •Classify quasi-judicial powers of administrative agencies.
  • •Trace the influence of constitutional developments on administrative adjudication.
Week
2

Module 1:

4h

Unit 3: Judicial Review

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the meaning and scope of judicial review.
  • •Examine the justification for judicial review and its constitutional standards.
  • •Classify the grounds for judicial review based on Lord Diplock's classification.
Week
3

Module 1:

4h

Unit 4: Rules of Statutory Interpretation

4 study hours
  • •Analyze the raison d'etre of statutory interpretation.
  • •Discuss the literal rule and its application with examples.
  • •Compare the literal rule with the golden rule of interpretation.
Week
4

Module 2:

4h

Unit 1: Ultra Vires

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the ultra vires doctrine and its relevance.
  • •Examine the principle of acting within authorized powers.
  • •Analyze instances of ultra vires acts and their consequences.
Week
5

Module 2:

4h

Unit 2: Due Process

4 study hours
  • •Identify the historical underpinnings of due process.
  • •Analyze due process requirements for agency procedure.
  • •Discuss the procedures required by due process.
Week
6

Module 2:

4h

Unit 3: Natural Justice

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the principle of natural justice.
  • •Examine the underlying principles of natural justice.
  • •Analyze the importance of natural justice in administrative law.
Week
7

Module 2:

4h

Unit 4: The Rule against Bias – Nemo judex in causa sua

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the rules of impartiality of judges.
  • •Analyze the application and workability of the rules.
  • •Examine the meaning of bias and its features.
Week
8

Module 3:

4h

Unit 1: The Fair Hearing Rule

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the meaning of fair hearing.
  • •Analyze the application of audi alteram partem in criminal and administrative cases.
  • •Examine the statutory hearing requirements.
Week
9

Module 3:

4h

Unit 2: Illegality, Unreasonableness, Irrationality

4 study hours
  • •Define illegality as a ground for review.
  • •Discuss relevant and irrelevant considerations.
  • •Examine the concept of improper purpose.
Week
10

Module 3:

4h

Unit 3: Outstanding Issues

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the test of proportionality.
  • •Differentiate between the Wednesbury test and the proportionality test.
  • •Examine the reasons why public authorities should explain their decisions.
Week
11

Module 3:

4h

Unit 4: Jurisdictional Control

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the extent to which courts can control the exercise of statutory powers.
  • •Evaluate the ambit of 'control' of judicial power.
  • •Examine the general principles of jurisdiction.
Week
12

Module 4:

8h

Unit 1: Prerogative Writs

4 study hours
  • •Analyze the development of prerogative writs.
  • •Define 'prerogative writ'.
  • •Explain the characteristics of prerogative writs.

Unit 2: Mandamus

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the applicability of the doctrine under the prerogative order of mandamus.
  • •Examine the elements of the order of mandamus.
  • •Analyze the limitations of the order of mandamus.
Week
13

Module 4:

8h

Unit 3: Certiorari

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the historical development of certiorari.
  • •Explain the applications of certiorari in different jurisdictions.
  • •Analyze the character of the writ and its uses.

Unit 4: Locus Standi

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the meaning and nature of locus standi.
  • •Analyze the general principles under which the doctrine operates.
  • •Discuss the legal basis of the doctrine and its relationship with judicial review.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and principles.

2

Develop case briefs for all cited cases, noting the facts, issues, and rulings.

3

Practice applying the rules of statutory interpretation to hypothetical scenarios.

4

Prepare comparative charts outlining the differences between prerogative writs.

5

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and Self-Assessment Exercises (SAEs) thoroughly.

6

Allocate specific study time for each module, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all units.

7

Form study groups to discuss complex concepts and share insights.

8

Focus on understanding the practical applications of administrative law principles in real-world scenarios.

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