Grounds/LegitimateExpectation

Question 1

what is legitimate expectation?

Answer 1

typically refers to where local authorities make representations to individuals who rely on the representation to be fulfilled.

Question 2

case to explain legitimate expectation

Answer 2

R(Bapio) v Home Secretary 2008, has a public body made a representation that it would exercise its discretion or undertake a process in a particular manner

Question 3

Preston..

Answer 3

Has a public body said they will do something? a specific statement would give rise to legitimate expectation

Question 4

Unilever…

Answer 4

consistent course of practice may constitute a legitimate expectation

Question 5

Coughlan…

Answer 5

where a policy is in place there is a legitimate expectation that it will be followed

Question 6

Bibi…

Answer 6

No reason as to why applicants should be disadvantaged by the fact that promises were made as a result of misunderstanding the Law.