Judicial Review Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is administrative law
A
The law concerning the relationship between the state and individuals/organisations, proper performance of administrative tasks and mechanisms which hold public authority to account
2
Q
What are public bodies
A
Person or body whose powrrs are governed by public law
3
Q
What is judicial review
A
A way to challenge public bodies, supervisory jurisdiction serving as a constitutional protection mechanism
- NOT an appeal
4
Q
Process of judicial review
A
Public authority uses/omits to use authority
Decision is challenged by individual/organisation if they view it as unlawful
Courts review legality of action to check alignment with power granted
5
Q
Ultra vires meaning
A
Should not be in excess of or beyond the law
