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What is one of the grounds for judicial review discussed in the text?
What is one of the grounds for judicial review discussed in the text?
- Inefficiency
- Immorality
- Illegality (correct)
- Impossibility
In which case did the House of Lords rule that exercises of the Royal Prerogative were generally subject to judicial review?
In which case did the House of Lords rule that exercises of the Royal Prerogative were generally subject to judicial review?
- R v Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1990)
- Regina v Minister of Justice (1976)
- Council for Civil Service Unions v Minister for the Civil Service (GCHQ Case) (1983) (correct)
- Smith v Government Communications Headquarters (1995)
What was the reason given by the British government under Margaret Thatcher for not allowing employees of GCHQ to join trade unions?
What was the reason given by the British government under Margaret Thatcher for not allowing employees of GCHQ to join trade unions?
- National security reasons (correct)
- Political reasons
- Economic reasons
- Social reasons
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a ground for judicial review in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a ground for judicial review in the text?
What type of public body action makes judicial review available according to the text?
What type of public body action makes judicial review available according to the text?
The House of Lords' decision regarding the Royal Prerogative and judicial review represented a significant break from what previous law?
The House of Lords' decision regarding the Royal Prerogative and judicial review represented a significant break from what previous law?
According to Lord Reid in Minister of Technology AC 610, what is the general rule for exercising a statutory discretion?
According to Lord Reid in Minister of Technology AC 610, what is the general rule for exercising a statutory discretion?
In the context of statutory discretion, what does 'fettering discretion' refer to?
In the context of statutory discretion, what does 'fettering discretion' refer to?
In R v Waltham Forest London Borough Council, ex p Baxter (1988), what was the duty imposed on a councilor in terms of voting on a resolution?
In R v Waltham Forest London Borough Council, ex p Baxter (1988), what was the duty imposed on a councilor in terms of voting on a resolution?
What distinguishes a policy from a rule according to Lord Reid?
What distinguishes a policy from a rule according to Lord Reid?
When may an authority evolve a policy so precise that it resembles a rule according to Lord Reid?
When may an authority evolve a policy so precise that it resembles a rule according to Lord Reid?
What did R v Waltham Forest London Borough Council, ex p Baxter (1988) hold regarding voting on a resolution?
What did R v Waltham Forest London Borough Council, ex p Baxter (1988) hold regarding voting on a resolution?
What are the three grounds identified by Lord Diplock in the GCHQ case for which administrative action is subject to control?
What are the three grounds identified by Lord Diplock in the GCHQ case for which administrative action is subject to control?
What does Lord Diplock mean by 'illegality' as a ground for judicial review?
What does Lord Diplock mean by 'illegality' as a ground for judicial review?
What term describes a decision that exceeds the power given to the decision-maker?
What term describes a decision that exceeds the power given to the decision-maker?
In the case of A-G v Fulham Corpn (1921), what Act did the new scheme introduced by Fulham corporation fall outside of?
In the case of A-G v Fulham Corpn (1921), what Act did the new scheme introduced by Fulham corporation fall outside of?
Who is ultimately responsible for the actions of responsible officials in a department?
Who is ultimately responsible for the actions of responsible officials in a department?
Which of the following does NOT constitute a ground for judicial review based on Lord Diplock's classification?
Which of the following does NOT constitute a ground for judicial review based on Lord Diplock's classification?
What is the term used to describe a decision-maker giving up their discretion by setting rigid rules for themselves?
What is the term used to describe a decision-maker giving up their discretion by setting rigid rules for themselves?
What is the consequence of a minister selecting an official who is not competent for an important matter?
What is the consequence of a minister selecting an official who is not competent for an important matter?
How do courts view decisions made by a decision-maker acting for an improper purpose?
How do courts view decisions made by a decision-maker acting for an improper purpose?
In what way does Parliament intend for powers conferred on a decision-maker to be used?
In what way does Parliament intend for powers conferred on a decision-maker to be used?
What determines if a decision-maker has acted lawfully with the conferred powers?
What determines if a decision-maker has acted lawfully with the conferred powers?
What is constitutionally considered to be the decision of the minister?
What is constitutionally considered to be the decision of the minister?
What was the outcome in Barnard v National Dock Labour Board (1953) regarding the delegation of disciplinary powers?
What was the outcome in Barnard v National Dock Labour Board (1953) regarding the delegation of disciplinary powers?
Lord Greene MR in Carltona Ltd v Commissioners of Works highlighted that functions given to ministers are so multifarious that:
Lord Greene MR in Carltona Ltd v Commissioners of Works highlighted that functions given to ministers are so multifarious that:
What was the main reason given for the unlawful delegation in Barnard v National Dock Labour Board?
What was the main reason given for the unlawful delegation in Barnard v National Dock Labour Board?
What was Lord Greene MR's opinion on the personal involvement of ministers in every matter?
What was Lord Greene MR's opinion on the personal involvement of ministers in every matter?
What was found to be an example of an unlawful delegation of discretion?
What was found to be an example of an unlawful delegation of discretion?
In Carltona Ltd v Commissioners of Works, Lord Greene MR mentioned that ministers are constitutionally responsible because:
In Carltona Ltd v Commissioners of Works, Lord Greene MR mentioned that ministers are constitutionally responsible because:
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