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What are the two main divisions that one writer puts the three principles under?
What are the two main divisions that one writer puts the three principles under?
In the Ghanaian case of Tuffour v Attorney General, what did the court specifically quash?
In the Ghanaian case of Tuffour v Attorney General, what did the court specifically quash?
What is an issue of Procedure?
What is an issue of Procedure?
Which principle does Diplock's assertion align with according to one writer?
Which principle does Diplock's assertion align with according to one writer?
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What may happen if power is not limited according to the text?
What may happen if power is not limited according to the text?
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What is the basis of judicial review?
What is the basis of judicial review?
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In which case did Chief Justice Marshall re-emphasize the doctrine of judicial review?
In which case did Chief Justice Marshall re-emphasize the doctrine of judicial review?
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What are the three grounds upon which administrative action is subject to control by judicial review?
What are the three grounds upon which administrative action is subject to control by judicial review?
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According to Lord Diplock, what should decision-makers not neglect in their duties?
According to Lord Diplock, what should decision-makers not neglect in their duties?
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Which Constitutional provisions grant courts the power to decide the constitutionality of government acts or omissions?
Which Constitutional provisions grant courts the power to decide the constitutionality of government acts or omissions?
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What is the watermark of English Jurisprudence according to the text?
What is the watermark of English Jurisprudence according to the text?
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What is the main purpose of judicial review in the context discussed?
What is the main purpose of judicial review in the context discussed?
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In what way is judicial review closely related to the rule of law?
In what way is judicial review closely related to the rule of law?
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What is the primary focus of judicial review in administrative law?
What is the primary focus of judicial review in administrative law?
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When did Ghana introduce judicial review into its legal system?
When did Ghana introduce judicial review into its legal system?
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What aspect of government actions does judicial review primarily aim to scrutinize?
What aspect of government actions does judicial review primarily aim to scrutinize?
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How does judicial review differ between constitutional law and administrative law contexts?
How does judicial review differ between constitutional law and administrative law contexts?
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What did Lord Woolf describe as the two faces of rationality in public law?
What did Lord Woolf describe as the two faces of rationality in public law?
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According to Lord Diplock, what constitutes procedural impropriety?
According to Lord Diplock, what constitutes procedural impropriety?
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What was the key issue discussed in J.H.Mensah v Attorney General?
What was the key issue discussed in J.H.Mensah v Attorney General?
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How did Lord Roskill commend Lord Diplock's principles?
How did Lord Roskill commend Lord Diplock's principles?
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In R v North and East Devon Health Authority, what was identified as a problem in irrational decisions?
In R v North and East Devon Health Authority, what was identified as a problem in irrational decisions?
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What does adherence to procedure ensure according to the text?
What does adherence to procedure ensure according to the text?
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What can lead to a decision made by an administrative body being quashed by the court?
What can lead to a decision made by an administrative body being quashed by the court?
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In what circumstances may a court review decisions made by administrative bodies?
In what circumstances may a court review decisions made by administrative bodies?
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What was the outcome of the case of Mensima and Others v Attorney General and Other (1997-98) 1 GLR 159?
What was the outcome of the case of Mensima and Others v Attorney General and Other (1997-98) 1 GLR 159?
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What is meant by 'irrationality' when it comes to decision-making by administrative bodies?
What is meant by 'irrationality' when it comes to decision-making by administrative bodies?
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What principles were established in the Associated Provincial Picture Houses Ltd v Wednesbury Corporation 1 KB 223 case?
What principles were established in the Associated Provincial Picture Houses Ltd v Wednesbury Corporation 1 KB 223 case?
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What happens when a decision-maker is not authorized to make a decision?
What happens when a decision-maker is not authorized to make a decision?
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