Control of Government Action: Text Cases and Commentary, 5th edition (eBook)

Part A – Accountability in an Administrative State

Administrative Law – Theory, History and Context

Part B – The Framework for Challenging and Controlling Government Action

The Framework for Judicial Review

Merits Review and Administrative Tribunals

Other Methods of Administrative Law Review

Constitutional Considerations

Rule-Making and Control of Subordinate Legislation

Part C – The Criteria for Lawful Decision-Making

Foundation Concepts of Judicial Review

Unauthorised Decision-Making

Executive Power and Decision-Making

Statutory Purpose and Relevant Considerations

Natural Justice

Executive Policies, Directions and Representations

Law, Fact and Evidence

Failure to Perform a Statutory Duty

Unreasonableness, Irrationality and Proportionality

Part D – Remedies for Unlawful Government Action

The Consequences of Unlawful Decision-Making

Judicial Review Remedies

Standing

Part E – Information and Access

Access to Information

Privacy

Obtaining Reasons for Government Decisions