BPA2204 Administrative law

In the broadest sense, administrative law involves the study of how those parts of our system of government that are neither the legislatures nor the courts make decisions. These entities, referred to as administrative agencies, are normally located in the executive branch of government and are usually charged with the day-to-day details of governance. These agencies carry out these tasks by making decisions of various sorts and supervising the procedures by which the decisions are carried out. Thus, administrative law is the law that regulates administration.  It regulates the powers and duties of government and administrative authorities, and provides remedies for mal- administration and other administrative wrongs.  The course therefore examines the growth and characteristics of Administrative Law, legal safeguard over administration, Fundamental Human rights, judicial review of administration, administrative procedure, and the Ombudsman. Case  studies found in the various units will assist the student in coming to terms with the theories and principles of law and thus aid the understanding of the topics.  
  
Course Objectives
This course is intended;

• to teach students the basic principles that govern review of administrative action by courts and tribunals
• to provide a critical analysis of that system
• to teach students to apply those principles in complex factual situations
• to teach students to interpret statutes while problem solving

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Analyse the advanced principles of administrative law, undertake self-directed legal research at an intermediate level, and evaluate complex legal information, with a particular emphasis upon legislation.
• Apply administrative law principles to complex legal problems and critique the operation of administrative law from a theoretical perspective, through individual work.
• 3Structure and sustain concise and cohesive written arguments for a legal audience in the field of administrative law.
• Conduct legal research and analyse government decision making.