Chapter 13 Self-test questions

Justice in the Modern Administrative State
Administrative justice is a way of explaining the means by which administrative power is to be used such that decisions are properly reached, actions are fair, and those affected by decisions are able to participate in them, to know how they have been derived, and to seek effective _______ where power has been improperly exercised.

There are differences of view about what is covered by the term administrative justice. Match the definition with the relevant commentator.

The definition of administrative justice is narrow in scope, addressing only the individual and the state decision-making relationship and not the wide administrative law machinery.

The definition of administrative justice is broad in scope, addressing not just the legality of decisions but the whole process and substance of decision-making and its impact on people.

There are differences of view about whether mediation is a positive addition to the administrative justice system. Select the benefits that have been identified.

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration (PCA) can deal with cases referred by:

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration has the power to

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration:

The Parliamentary Commissioner investigates:

The Parliamentary Commissioner submits an annual report to:

Administrative tribunals are tribunals that hear appeals from decisions reached by government departments and related bodies. The system is divided into chambers and levels. The first tier hears appeals against decisions reached on behalf of the relevant office holders. The ____ tier hears appeals from the first tier or undertakes judicial review where no right of appeal exists.

There are a range of types of tribunal of inquiry, forms of public investigation ordered by the government into matters of public concerns to examine past events and decisions. Please match the types of inquiry with their categorisation.

Inquiries established under the Inquires Act 2005.

Inquiries that are not set up under the Inquires Act 2005, including those that are ad hoc committees, committees of Privy Counsellors, Royal Commissions and Departmental Inquiries.

Commissions of Inquiry established by Parliament.

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