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What is the primary purpose of the Human Rights Act 1998?
What is the primary purpose of the Human Rights Act 1998?
- To establish a Bill of Rights for the UK
- To regulate the relationship between the UK and the EU
- To incorporate the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law (correct)
- To provide a mechanism for judicial review of administrative actions
Which of the following is a characteristic of a public law remedy?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a public law remedy?
- It is available only for breach of a contractual obligation
- It is available only for breach of a fiduciary duty
- It is limited to claims for damages
- It is discretionary and may be refused if the court considers it inappropriate (correct)
What is the name of the doctrine that requires public authorities to exercise their powers in a way that is not arbitrary or unreasonable?
What is the name of the doctrine that requires public authorities to exercise their powers in a way that is not arbitrary or unreasonable?
- Reasonableness (correct)
- Legality
- Rationality
- Proportionality
Which of the following is a ground for judicial review of an administrative decision?
Which of the following is a ground for judicial review of an administrative decision?
What is the name of the rule that requires public authorities to act in accordance with the law and not exceed their powers?
What is the name of the rule that requires public authorities to act in accordance with the law and not exceed their powers?
What is the fundamental principle of the rule of law?
What is the fundamental principle of the rule of law?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a ultra vires act?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a ultra vires act?
What is the purpose of the doctrine of legitimate expectation?
What is the purpose of the doctrine of legitimate expectation?
What is the primary function of the Administrative Court?
What is the primary function of the Administrative Court?
What is the main purpose of the Wednesbury unreasonableness test?
What is the main purpose of the Wednesbury unreasonableness test?
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Human Rights Act 1998 purpose
Human Rights Act 1998 purpose
Incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law.
Public law remedy
Public law remedy
A discretionary remedy, potentially refused if inappropriate.
Reasonableness (doctrine)
Reasonableness (doctrine)
Public authorities must use power fairly, not arbitrarily.
Judicial review grounds
Judicial review grounds
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Ultra vires
Ultra vires
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Rule of law (fundamental principle)
Rule of law (fundamental principle)
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Ultra vires act characteristic
Ultra vires act characteristic
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Legitimate expectation purpose
Legitimate expectation purpose
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Administrative Court function
Administrative Court function
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Wednesbury unreasonableness
Wednesbury unreasonableness
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