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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2015 - 2016
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Description This module aims to acquaint students with the manner in which State activities and public bodies are regulated by the rules of administrative law. The module will place the rules of administrative law in their societal context by examining their development and application, as well as focusing on some significant modern examples of the rules in operation in Ireland, e.g tribunals of inquiry. It will examine the sources for the regulation of administrative action in the Constitution, the common law and legislation, and the general principles governing judicial review. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. give an account of the main rules of administrative law 2. outline the development of certain rules of administrative law and their current application within this and other jurisdictions 3. understand and explain the process of Judicial Review 4. understand and explain the principles of constitutional justice 5. and, apply the rules of administrative law to hypothetical problems, given an account of relevant case-law, legislation and policy in relation to the issues raised | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Introduction to Administrative Law – scope, purpose and origins.Sources of Administrative Law.Central Government and Civil Service.Tribunals and Inquiries; licensing.Principles of Judicial Review.Constitutional Justice.Control of Discretionary Powers.Legitimate Expectations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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