Comparative Administrative Law II

1. Analyze the principles and procedures of administrative law.
2. Evaluate the powers and constraints of administrative agencies.
3. Apply rules of statutory interpretation to administrative decisions.
4. Assess the impact of ultra vires and natural justice on administrative actions.
5. Examine the remedies available for challenging administrative decisions.
6. Understand the concept of locus standi and its implications for judicial review.

13 weeks, about 62 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Administrative Adjudication · 3 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 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..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Judicial Review · 4 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..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 4: Rules of Statutory Interpretation · 4 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..

4. Week 4Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Ultra Vires · 4 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..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Due Process · 4 hours

     Identify the historical underpinnings of due process.. Analyze due process requirements for agency procedure.. Discuss the procedures required by due process..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Natural Justice · 4 hours

     Discuss the principle of natural justice.. Examine the underlying principles of natural justice.. Analyze the importance of natural justice in administrative law..

7. Week 7Module 2:

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

     Discuss the rules of impartiality of judges.. Analyze the application and workability of the rules.. Examine the meaning of bias and its features..

8. Week 8Module 3:

   • Unit 1: The Fair Hearing Rule · 4 hours

     Discuss the meaning of fair hearing.. Analyze the application of audi alteram partem in criminal and administrative cases.. Examine the statutory hearing requirements..

9. Week 9Module 3:

   • Unit 2: Illegality, Unreasonableness, Irrationality · 4 hours

     Define illegality as a ground for review.. Discuss relevant and irrelevant considerations.. Examine the concept of improper purpose..

10. Week 10Module 3:

    • Unit 3: Outstanding Issues · 4 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..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 4: Jurisdictional Control · 4 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..

12. Week 12Module 4:

    • Unit 1: Prerogative Writs · 4 hours

      Analyze the development of prerogative writs.. Define 'prerogative writ'.. Explain the characteristics of prerogative writs..

    • Unit 2: Mandamus · 4 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..

13. Week 13Module 4:

    • Unit 3: Certiorari · 4 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 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..