ADMIN LAW LECTURE 4 : Control of Discretionary Powers, Reasonableness and Proportionality

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture on the control of discretionary powers, reasonableness, and proportionality in administrative law.

Discretionary Power

The ability granted to an authority to make decisions within certain legal boundaries.

Reasonableness

A legal standard that requires decision-makers to act in a manner that is logical and sensible.

Proportionality

A principle ensuring that the means used to achieve an objective are not excessively intrusive and are proportional to the objectives pursued.

Judicial Review

A legal process by which courts can examine the actions of administrative bodies to ensure they comply with the law.

Bad Faith

The intention to deceive or act dishonest in exercising discretion.

Irrelevant Considerations

Factors that should not influence the decision-making process because they do not pertain to the matter at hand.

Wednesbury Unreasonableness

A standard of review for administrative decisions that are so unreasonable that no reasonable authority could ever come to them.

Curial Deference

The principle that courts should show respect and deference to the decisions made by specialized administrative bodies.

Legitimate Objective

A goal or purpose that is legally permissible and accepted.

Ultra Vires

A Latin term meaning 'beyond the powers', referring to actions taken that exceed legal authority.