Administrative Law
Context and Critique

Administrative law is one of the most political and controversial areas of law, regulating basic rights of individuals, the public and businesses against the government. This book makes administrative law intelligible & intellectually satisfying, and reviews the law in its historical, political, economic, social and governmental contexts.

Written primarily as a student text and cross-referenced to Douglas and Jones's Administrative Law and other leading texts, Michael Head's book combines clear and succinct exposition of legislation, rules and principles; pithy and critical summaries of main cases; and commentary that takes readers beyond the strict legalities to gain a feel for the social fabric, political dynamics, judicial schisms and evolution of the law.

Table of Cases Table of Statutes Introduction: How to Approach Administrative Law What is Administrative Law? Non-Judicial Review of Administrative Action The Ombudsmen, Freedom of Information and the Right to Reasons Delegated Legislation and Statutory Interpretation Introduction to Judicial Review: Jurisdiction, Justiciability and Standing "Simple" Ultra Vires "Extended" Ultra Vires: Abuse of Power "Extended" Ultra Vires: Refusal to Exercise a Discretion Procedural Fairness (Natural Justice) The Content of the Hearing Rule The Bias Rule, Reasons and Probative Evidence Estoppel: Undertakings Regarding the Future Exercise of Power Status of Unlawful Decisions and Ouster Clauses Judicial Remedies An Overview Case Study 1: Cancellation of PensionsCase Study 2: The removal of the Kosovar Refugees Appendix: Douglas and Jones Comparison Table Index