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Administrative law deals with the legal principles and rules governing the public administration and their decision-making process. True or False?
Administrative law deals with the legal principles and rules governing the public administration and their decision-making process. True or False?
True
The Maltese constitution has how many pillars of the state? 2 ?
The Maltese constitution has how many pillars of the state? 2 ?
False
The executive branch of the Maltese constitution is represented by the Prime Minister and his cabinet. True or False?
The executive branch of the Maltese constitution is represented by the Prime Minister and his cabinet. True or False?
True
Administrative law primarily centers on which branch of the constitution? Legislative?
Administrative law primarily centers on which branch of the constitution? Legislative?
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The judiciary and quasi-judicial bodies belong to the executive branch.
The judiciary and quasi-judicial bodies belong to the executive branch.
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Governments may deny permits for activists, journalists, and human rights defenders to hold protests.
Governments may deny permits for activists, journalists, and human rights defenders to hold protests.
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When the government works against the protection of fundamental human rights, individuals have no recourse through the judiciary.
When the government works against the protection of fundamental human rights, individuals have no recourse through the judiciary.
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Hitler's constitution lacked the precepts of democracy.
Hitler's constitution lacked the precepts of democracy.
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A constitution that lacks the precepts of democracy is not a concern.
A constitution that lacks the precepts of democracy is not a concern.
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There is no one definition of the rule of law as it varies from one person to another.
There is no one definition of the rule of law as it varies from one person to another.
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Rule by law emphasizes that everyone, specifically the government, are all subject to the law and thus must obey.
Rule by law emphasizes that everyone, specifically the government, are all subject to the law and thus must obey.
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The rule of law limits the government by abiding to a set of laws that aid the citizens.
The rule of law limits the government by abiding to a set of laws that aid the citizens.
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Malta's legal framework's compatibility with the rule of law has no relevance to its accession to the EU in 2004.
Malta's legal framework's compatibility with the rule of law has no relevance to its accession to the EU in 2004.
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Public service and public administration/sector are two different concepts according to article 124 of the constitution.
Public service and public administration/sector are two different concepts according to article 124 of the constitution.
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Professor Kevin Aquilina composed the foreword for the explanatory document.
Professor Kevin Aquilina composed the foreword for the explanatory document.
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The Consultation and Drafting Conference was held at the Chamber of Advocates on the 11th January 2023.
The Consultation and Drafting Conference was held at the Chamber of Advocates on the 11th January 2023.
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Fenech & Fenech Advocates were thanked for formatting the publication.
Fenech & Fenech Advocates were thanked for formatting the publication.
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Mr. Andrew Drago is a resident academic within the Faculty of Laws.
Mr. Andrew Drago is a resident academic within the Faculty of Laws.
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GħSL students proposed a new law on judicial review.
GħSL students proposed a new law on judicial review.
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Id-Dritt is published in the local OSCOLA guidelines.
Id-Dritt is published in the local OSCOLA guidelines.
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The Faculty of Laws at the University of Malta has not published any local OSCOLA guidelines.
The Faculty of Laws at the University of Malta has not published any local OSCOLA guidelines.
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The GħSL students are taking on Parliament to update and amend legislation dealing with judicial review.
The GħSL students are taking on Parliament to update and amend legislation dealing with judicial review.
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Mr. Andrew Drago and his peers within GħSL are focusing solely on academic pursuits.
Mr. Andrew Drago and his peers within GħSL are focusing solely on academic pursuits.
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The author insists that the courts of justice are not the ultimate bastion of legality.
The author insists that the courts of justice are not the ultimate bastion of legality.
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The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill was drafted by GħSL and Associate Professor Tonio Borg. True or False?
The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill was drafted by GħSL and Associate Professor Tonio Borg. True or False?
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The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT aims to reform a fragmented and improper law. True or False?
The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT aims to reform a fragmented and improper law. True or False?
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The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill was reviewed by Professor Kevin Aquilina. True or False?
The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill was reviewed by Professor Kevin Aquilina. True or False?
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The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill was edited by Andrew Sciberras and David Chetcuti Dimech. True or False?
The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill was edited by Andrew Sciberras and David Chetcuti Dimech. True or False?
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The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill is subject to reproduction, display, modification, or distribution without the express prior written permission of the copyright owner. True or False?
The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill is subject to reproduction, display, modification, or distribution without the express prior written permission of the copyright owner. True or False?
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GħSL Room 219 is located at the Faculty of Laws in the University of Malta. True or False?
GħSL Room 219 is located at the Faculty of Laws in the University of Malta. True or False?
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The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill is sponsored by Fenech & Fenech Advocates. True or False?
The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill is sponsored by Fenech & Fenech Advocates. True or False?
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GħSL is an abbreviation for Għaqda Studenti tal-Liġi. True or False?
GħSL is an abbreviation for Għaqda Studenti tal-Liġi. True or False?
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The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill was authored by Andrew Drago. True or False?
The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill was authored by Andrew Drago. True or False?
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The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill was created in March 2023. True or False?
The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill was created in March 2023. True or False?
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Study Notes
Administrative Law
- Administrative law governs the legal principles and rules behind public administration and their decision-making process.
Maltese Constitution
- The Maltese Constitution has three pillars of the state.
- The executive branch of the Maltese Constitution is represented by the Prime Minister and his cabinet.
- Administrative law primarily centers on the executive branch of the constitution.
Rule of Law
- Rule by law emphasizes that everyone, including the government, is subject to the law and must obey it.
- The rule of law limits the government by adhering to a set of laws that benefit citizens.
- Malta's legal framework's compatibility with the rule of law is relevant to its accession to the EU in 2004.
GħSL & Judicial Review
- GħSL, the Għaqda Studenti tal-Liġi (Law Students' Association), is based at the University of Malta's Faculty of Laws.
- GħSL students proposed a new law on judicial review.
- The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill was drafted by GħSL and Associate Professor Tonio Borg.
- The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT aims to reform a fragmented and improper law.
- The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill was reviewed by Professor Kevin Aquilina.
- The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill was edited by Andrew Sciberras and David Chetcuti Dimech.
- The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill is subject to reproduction, display, modification, or distribution only with the express prior written permission of the copyright owner.
- The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill was authored by Andrew Drago.
- The JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT Bill was created in March 2023.
Other Information
- The Faculty of Laws published Id-Dritt, using local OSCOLA guidelines.
- The Consultation and Drafting Conference was held at the Chamber of Advocates on January 11, 2023.
- Fenech & Fenech Advocates were thanked for formatting the publication.
- Mr. Andrew Drago is a resident academic within the Faculty of Laws.
- GħSL Room 219 is located at the Faculty of Laws in the University of Malta.
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This quiz segment provides an introduction to administrative law, focusing on the relationship between the government and individuals. It covers the legal principles, rules governing public administration, decision-making processes, and the roles of government entities such as the Labour party, authorities, agencies, and departments.
