Notes: Investigations, natural justice and reviewability: Msiza v Motau NO & another

2021 ◽  
Vol 138 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-39
Author(s):  
D M Pretorius
Keyword(s):  
Procedural Fairness ◽  
Natural Justice ◽  
Administrative Action ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
The Right ◽  
Public Bodies

The case of Msiza v Motau NO & another 2020 (6) SA 604 (GP) dealt with a report prepared by the first respondent pursuant to an investigation into the VBS Bank looting scandal. The investigation was conducted on behalf of the second respondent, the Prudential Authority. The applicant applied for, and was granted, an order reviewing and setting aside aspects of the report that reflected adversely on him. This was because the first respondent had not afforded the applicant an opportunity to be heard before he wrote the report and submitted it to the second respondent. As such, the case raised questions about the applicability of the right to procedural fairness in investigative proceedings and about the reviewability of reports produced by investigators. This note explores whether (and, if so, in what circumstances) investigations conducted by or on behalf of public bodies constitute administrative action that must be performed in accordance with the audi alteram partem rule. It concludes that the reasoning for the court’s view (that it is incumbent on an investigator who should foresee that his findings will have adverse consequences for another person to hear that person before making such findings) lacked depth and nuance. In determining whether there is a right to be heard in an investigative context, due attention should be given to the applicable statutory framework, the powers of the investigator, the potential impact on affected persons, and relevant precedent.

scholarly journals The prerogative writs - indian perspective

2021 ◽  
pp. 44-54
Author(s):  
HARSH PATHAK
Keyword(s):  
Legal Status ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Habeas Corpus ◽  
Natural Justice ◽  
Administrative Action ◽  
Legal Limits ◽  
Application Procedure ◽  
The Right ◽  
Indian Perspective ◽  
Administrative Actions

The Constitution of India broadly provides for five kinds of “prerogative” writs: habeas corpus, certiorari, mandamus, quo warranto and prohibition. This study presents their legal status, namely their application, procedure and grounds for their application. The study concludes that, in India, the rule of law is supreme and judiciary has the right to interfere whenever there is deviation from this supremacy. The judiciary shall ensure that all administrative actions comply with legal limits and consider administrative measures to assess whether the authority has exercised powers, the authority misused or exceeded its powers, the authority committed an error of law, the authority violated principles of impartiality of the judiciary, the authority has violated the fundamental rights of individuals. The Judiciary stands to ensure that all administrative actions are confined to the limits of the law and examines administrative action to assess whether the authority has exercised its powers, whether the authority has abused or exceeded its powers, whether the authority has committed an error of law, whether the authority has violated the principles of natural justice, whether the authority has infringed the fundamental rights of persons.

Procedural Fairness

2021 ◽  
pp. 65-103
Author(s):  
Paul Daly
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
General Structure ◽  
Procedural Fairness ◽  
Administrative Law ◽  
Legal Representation ◽  
Natural Justice ◽  
The Right ◽  
Individual Self ◽  
Procedural Rights ◽  
Elected Representatives

The object of discussion in this chapter is the contemporary form of the second of the two rules of natural justice mentioned in the introduction to Chapter 2: audi alteram partem. First, the general structure of procedural fairness is discussed, noting how individual interests, effective and efficient public administration, respect for the decisions of elected representatives and the maintenance of distinct roles for distinct bodies illuminate the general structure of the duty of fairness. Second, exclusions to the duty of fairness, again presented in terms of administrative law values are briefly discussed. Third, the chapter discusses individual procedural rights—such as the right to notice and the right to legal representation—with a view to highlighting how these too can be understood in terms of individual self-realisation, good administration, electoral legitimacy and decisional autonomy.

scholarly journals Hak Notaris Menolak Pembuatan Akta yang Mengandung Unsur Riba dengan Alasan Menjalankan Prinsip Syariat

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
Aditya Yudha Prawira ◽  
Haryanto Susilo
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Legal Protection ◽  
Administrative Action ◽  
Legal Implications ◽  
Library Studies ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Right ◽  
Right To Refuse

This study discussed the right of notaries to refuse the creation of deeds containing usuries by reasons of implementing the principles of sharia and the legal implications of notaries based on Article 16 Law on Notary Position. This study was normative research that used conceptual and legislation approaches. Data collection techniques used library studies. The analysis results showed that notaries had the right to refuse the creation of deeds containing usuries based on the theoretical, juridical, and philosophical aspects. Due to the law of notaries that refused the creation of deeds containing usuries, it violates Article Article 16 Law on Notary Position so that notaries could be subject to tieredly administrative action. The Law on Notary Position had not provided legal protection to notaries who practice their profession under the principles of sharia.

scholarly journals Educational Leadership Model Towards a Better Education

FIKROTUNA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 777-788
Author(s):  
Abdul Mu'in
Keyword(s):  
Educational Leadership ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Leadership Model ◽  
Qualified Teachers ◽  
Effective Leader ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Right ◽  
Leadership Influence

Schools need a leader who can create better education for learners. The effective leader, who can understand the needs of learners and able to provide a solution, and also produce a better quality of education. In fact, the behavior of leaders relies heavily on his leadership model. Thus, the leadership model will have much effect to the quality of education. Good facilities and qualified teachers will not give anoptimal results without effective leader. Theoretically, many leadership model need to re-discussed so it can be seen the right leadership model for educational leadership. Effective leadership will be required to set up a school system where the applications can be seen from better learning activities and the result is quality learners. This discussion will emphasis on how each model of leadership influence on the quality of education. The results of this research may provide the potential impact on the advancement of education.

The Principles Governing Public Authority Liability in Poland

2020 ◽  
pp. 66-68
Author(s):  
Marek Wierzbowski ◽  
Marek Grzywacz ◽  
Joanna Róg Dyrda ◽  
Katarzyna Ziółkowska
Keyword(s):  
General Principle ◽  
Civil Code ◽  
The State ◽  
Public Authority ◽  
Administrative Action ◽  
General Terms ◽  
Administrative Procedures ◽  
Per Se ◽  
Polish Law ◽  
The Right

Before 1989, Polish courts in some cases affirmed the liability of the State on the basis of existing legislative provisions. After 1989, the Constitution admits administrative liability in very general terms, because everyone shall have the right to be awarded damages for any harm done by administrative action contrary to the law. The more detailed provisions of the Civil Code implement such general principle. More generally, the liability of administrative authorities is regarded as being subject to private law standards. However, in some cases illegality per se will not suffice for liability. This is the case, in particular, for administrative acts that are characterized by real discretion. Moreover, administrative procedures are regulated by parliamentary legislation. Another particular feature of Polish law is that, to prove the unlawfulness of the action taken by administrative authorities, on both procedural and substantive grounds, claimants must bring an action before administrative courts.

4. Due process

2021 ◽  
pp. 125-169
Author(s):  
Timothy Endicott
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
General Principle ◽  
Due Process ◽  
Procedural Fairness ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Natural Justice ◽  
Administrative Agencies ◽  
The Law

This chapter explains the overlapping ideas of natural justice, procedural fairness, and due process, and discusses the importance of comity between judges and administrative agencies. The elements of process are outlined: notice and disclosure, oral hearings, waiver, reconsideration, and appeals. Proportionality is presented as a general principle of the procedural duties of public authorities, and the chapter explains the three process values: procedural requirements can improve decisions, treat people with respect, and subject the administration to the rule of law. The chapter explains the irony of process: the law must sometimes require procedures that impose disproportionate burdens on administrative authorities, in order to protect due process. The chapter concludes with an explanation of discretion in process and of the potential dangers involved in administrative processes.

Standards of Judicial Review of Administrative Action (1890–1910) in the Austro-Hungarian Empire

2021 ◽  
pp. 41-72
Author(s):  
Angela Ferrari Zumbini
Keyword(s):  
Judicial Review ◽  
Administrative Law ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
Administrative Procedure ◽  
Administrative Action ◽  
General Principles Of Law ◽  
Liberal Approach ◽  
The Right

This chapter argues that, if France has been the home of administrative courts, Austria has greatly contributed to the development of administrative law with regard to administrative procedure. Thanks to the Austrian Administrative Court, established in 1875, administrative law has been increasingly important in the regulation of public affairs. The chapter analyses the causes, development, and effects of these features. One main theme is, of course, the scope and purpose of judicial review of administrative action. In this respect, the chapter shows the growth of litigation and the liberal approach followed by the Court. Moreover, the role of the Court as lawmaker is examined in the light of the general principles of law that it developed. . Such principles included legality and procedural fairness, with particular regard to the right to a hearing and the duty to give reasons. Considered as a whole, they required public administrations to act reasonably rather than arbitrarily. Finally, it was judge-made law that constituted the basis for the codification of 1925.

10. Administrative Law:

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Clements
Keyword(s):  
Judicial Review ◽  
Administrative Law ◽  
Natural Justice ◽  
Locus Standi ◽  
Public Body ◽  
Chapter Deal ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Right

The Q&A series offers the best preparation for tackling exam questions. Each chapter includes typical questions; diagram problem and essay answer plans, suggested answers, notes of caution, tips on obtaining extra marks, the key debates on each topic and suggestions on further reading. This chapter is about judicial review. This is the means by which the citizen can use the courts to ensure that a public body obeys the law. The questions in the chapter deal with issues such as the erratic development of administrative law; the procedure to apply for judicial review; the right to apply (locus standi), procedural ultra vires; natural justice; and substantive ultra vires.

14. The grounds for judicial review

2020 ◽  
pp. 309-353
Author(s):  
Neil Parpworth
Keyword(s):  
Judicial Review ◽  
Civil Service ◽  
Public Law ◽  
Fiduciary Duty ◽  
Bad Faith ◽  
Natural Justice ◽  
Legitimate Expectations ◽  
Fair Hearing ◽  
The Right

This chapter considers the grounds on which public decisions may be challenged before the courts. It begins with an overview of two cases—Associated Provincial Picture Houses Ltd v Wednesbury Corpn (1948) and Council of Civil Service Unions v Minister for the Civil Service (1985). The importance of these two cases is their distillation of the general principles. The discussion then covers the different grounds for judicial review: illegality, relevant/irrelevant considerations, fiduciary duty, fettering of a discretion, improper purpose, bad faith, irrationality, proportionality, procedural impropriety, natural justice, legitimate expectations, the right to a fair hearing, reasons, and the rule against bias. It is noted that principles often overlap, so that a challenge to a public law decision may be based on different principles.

18. Procedural Impropriety

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Webley ◽  
Harriet Samuels
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
European Convention ◽  
Natural Justice ◽  
Legitimate Expectation ◽  
Legal Power ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Complete Series ◽  
Explanatory Text ◽  
The Right ◽  
Primary Materials

Titles in the Complete series combine extracts from a wide range of primary materials with clear explanatory text to provide readers with a complete introductory resource. A public authority must have the legal power to act; if that power is conferred by statute, it may also specify the procedure that must be used prior to an action or a decision being taken. This is what is known as a ‘statutory procedure’, because it is specified in a statute. The statute may, for example, require the authority to give notice of its intention to take action in a certain way, to consult interested groups, or to tell individuals that they have the right to appeal from an adverse decision. If the authority does not comply, then this is a breach of the statutory procedure and may be reviewed as a procedural impropriety. This chapter discusses the judicial review of procedural impropriety. It covers the rules of natural justice; the right to be heard; legitimate expectation; the detailed requirements of natural justice; the rule against bias; and Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

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