ADMIN LAW LECTURE 6 : Legitimate Expectation in Administrative Law

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to the doctrine of Legitimate Expectation as presented in the Administrative Law lecture.

Legitimate Expectation

A legal doctrine that holds that a person can have a reasonable expectation of a benefit or privilege based on a promise or representation made by a public authority.

Promissory Estoppel

An equitable doctrine preventing a party from withdrawing a promise made when the other party has relied on that promise to their detriment.

GCHQ Case

A landmark case regarding the scope of legitimate expectation which involves the duty of consultation before altering significant terms of conditions for civil servants.

Equity

A branch of law that is concerned with fairness and justice, complementing common law.

Procedural Guarantee

A legal assurance that procedural fairness will be granted in decision-making processes.

Substantive Rights

Certain rights that afford individuals legal entitlements, such as benefits or privileges.

Ultra Vires

A Latin term meaning 'beyond the powers'; refers to actions taken by government bodies that exceed the authority granted to them by statute.

Detrimental Reliance

A principle which requires a party to demonstrate that they relied on a promise to their disadvantage when enforcing a particular expectation.

Legal Test for Legitimate Expectation

A test established to determine if a legitimate expectation exists, which includes the need for a statement or representation addressed to an identifiable person that creates a reasonable expectation of adherence by the public authority.

Change of Circumstances

A potential defense in claims of legitimate expectation where significant changes in the situation render the original representation no longer applicable.