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Administrative Justice in South Africa: An Introduction [Minkštas viršelis]

(Dr), (Professor), (Adv), , (Adv), (Professor), Edited by (Professor), (Adv)
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 576 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 242x169x16 mm, weight: 518 g
  • Išleidimo metai: 15-Jul-2015
  • Leidėjas: Oxford University Press Southern Africa
  • ISBN-10: 0199056579
  • ISBN-13: 9780199056576
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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 576 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 242x169x16 mm, weight: 518 g
  • Išleidimo metai: 15-Jul-2015
  • Leidėjas: Oxford University Press Southern Africa
  • ISBN-10: 0199056579
  • ISBN-13: 9780199056576
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
Administrative Justice in South Africa: An Introduction offers a clear, comprehensive and practical explanation of administrative justice in South Africa, and includes discussion of the important process of judicial review. Practical in its approach, the text provides valuable focus on the application of principles to case law, problem-solving methodology, and specific procedural aspects of administrative justice. The text offers a clear pedagogical framework which develops independent, critical and reflective engagement with the subject matter. A strong conceptual and enquiring approach enriches knowledge, and engages readers in an interactive, topical and challenging manner. Additional educational resources support teaching, further assisting students to develop the academic skills required to master their studies. Administrative Justice in South Africa: An Introduction is suited as core course material for students who are studying administrative law as a module of the LLB degree. It is also a useful resource for legal practitioners who may wish to engage with foundational and current principles of the field.
Dedication v
Preface xv
About the authors xvii
About the book xix
Chapter 1 The Development Of Administrative Law In South Africa
1(26)
1.1 Introduction
2(1)
1.2 Defining administrative law
3(3)
1.2.1 A working definition
3(1)
1.2.1.1 Administrative law as constitutional law
3(1)
1.2.1.2 Two sides of public power
4(1)
1.2.1.3 Administrative justice
4(1)
1.2.1.4 The role of the legislature
4(1)
1.2.1.5 Public authority and functions
4(1)
1.2.1.6 Administrative law as rules of law
5(1)
1.2.1.7 Rule of law
5(1)
1.3 The development of South African administrative law
6(10)
1.3.1 The consequences of `judge-made law'
6(2)
1.3.2 The shifting line between the private and public spheres
8(2)
1.3.3 The growth of discretionary authority
10(2)
1.3.4 The distinction between executive and administrative authority
12(1)
1.3.5 Distinguishing formally between review and appeal
13(1)
1.3.6 The peculiar character of South African administrative law
14(1)
1.3.7 Conclusion and defining some basic terminology
15(1)
1.4 The reform of South African administrative law 1990 to 2000
16(3)
1.4.1 First stage of reform
17(1)
1.4.2 Second stage of reform
17(1)
1.4.3 Third stage of reform
18(1)
1.4.4 Fourth stage of reform
18(1)
1.4.5 Superstructural reform
19(1)
1.5 Outline of the general structure of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000 (PAJA)
19(3)
1.6 Outline of the various avenues to judicial review of administrative action in South Africa
22(1)
1.7 Concluding remarks about the current state of administrative law, and some challenges
23(4)
1.7.1 The current state of administrative law
24(1)
1.7.2 Some challenges facing administrative law
25(2)
Chapter 2 Administrative Authorities In Legal Context
27(38)
2.1 Introduction
28(1)
2.2 Concepts and nomenclature
28(3)
2.2.1 State
28(1)
2.2.2 Executive
29(1)
2.2.3 Government
30(1)
2.2.4 Public administration
30(1)
2.2.5 Civil service
30(1)
2.3 Constitutional supremacy
31(3)
2.3.1 Democracy
32(1)
2.3.2 The Bill of Rights
33(1)
2.3.3 Section 195 of the Constitution
33(1)
2.4 The doctrine of the separation of powers
34(6)
2.4.1 The separation of powers in South Africa
35(1)
2.4.2 The normative nature of the separation of powers
36(1)
2.4.3 The public administration and the separation of powers
37(3)
2.5 Identifying the administration
40(17)
2.5.1 The rise of the administrative state
41(1)
2.5.2 The term `the administration'
42(1)
2.5.3 The South African administration
43(1)
2.5.3.1 National departments
43(1)
2.5.3.2 National department: The Department of Water and Sanitation
44(4)
2.5.3.3 The Ministry of Finance and its administrative authorities
48(5)
2.5.3.4 State-owned company: Eskom SOC Ltd.
53(1)
2.5.3.5 The Public Protector
54(3)
2.6 Administrative law: A discipline steeped in controversy
57(8)
2.6.1 The dual nature of administrative law
58(1)
2.6.2 Administrative law and administrative power distinguished
59(1)
2.6.3 Administrative law and administrative authorities distinguished
60(1)
2.6.4 Sources of administrative law
61(1)
2.6.5 Sources of administrative power
62(3)
Chapter 3 Administrative Action
65(30)
3.1 Introduction
66(1)
3.2 The separation of powers and the classification of state functions
66(1)
3.3 Branches capable of performing administrative action
67(3)
3.3.1 The `policy branch'
67(1)
3.3.2 The public administration
68(1)
3.3.3 The legislature
68(1)
3.3.4 The judiciary
69(1)
3.4 The meaning of administrative action understood within the phases of development of administrative law
70(1)
3.5 Administrative action during the pre-constitutional period
71(1)
3.6 Administrative action during the pre-PAJA constitutional period
71(5)
3.6.1 The SARFU judgment
72(1)
3.6.1.1 A new approach: from institutional to functional
72(1)
3.6.1.2 The Constitution and prerogative powers
73(1)
3.6.1.3 The scope of the functional approach
73(1)
3.6.2 The AAA Investments judgment
74(2)
3.7 Administrative action under PAJA
76(17)
3.7.1 A decision of an administrative nature
78(4)
3.7.2 By an organ of state or a natural or juristic person
82(1)
3.7.3 Exercising a public power or performing a public function
83(3)
3.7.4 In terms of a constitution, any legislation or an empowering provision
86(1)
3.7.5 That adversely affects rights
86(3)
3.7.6 That has a direct, external legal effect
89(1)
3.7.7 That does not fall under any of the listed exclusions
90(3)
3.8 Conclusion
93(2)
Chapter 4 Regulating Administrative Action
95(24)
4.1 Control and facilitation
95(2)
4.2 Legislative regulation
97(3)
4.3 Internal controls
100(2)
4.4 Specialised oversight bodies
102(3)
4.5 ADR in administrative law
105(1)
4.6 Judicial oversight
106(13)
4.6.1 Review and appeal
107(2)
4.6.2 Judicial review
109(2)
4.6.2.1 Grounds of review
111(1)
4.6.2.2 Avenues to review
112(3)
4.6.2.3 Review and internal remedies
115(1)
4.6.3 Deference
116(3)
Chapter 5 Lawfulness
119(26)
5.1 Introduction
119(2)
5.2 Authorisation
121(18)
5.2.1 What?
122(1)
5.2.1.1 Reason, purpose, motive
123(2)
5.2.1.2 Omission
125(2)
5.2.1.3 Changing a decision
127(2)
5.2.2 Who?
129(1)
5.2.2.1 Identity of the authorised administrator
129(2)
5.2.2.2 Authorised bodies
131(1)
5.2.2.3 Delegation
132(3)
5.2.2.4 Influence and advice
135(1)
5.2.3 How?
135(1)
5.2.3.1 Prescribed procedures
136(2)
5.2.3.2 Conditions
138(1)
5.3 Mistakes
139(3)
5.3.1 Error of law
140(1)
5.3.2 Mistake of fact
141(1)
5.4 Conclusion
142(3)
Chapter 6 Procedural Fairness
145(24)
6.1 Introduction
145(2)
6.2 Procedural fairness in the constitutional era
147(1)
6.3 Procedural fairness under PAJA
148(18)
6.3.1 Section 3 of PAJA: Procedural fairness in respect of decisions that affect individuals
148(1)
6.3.1.1 When does section 3 apply?
149(5)
6.3.1.2 The requirements of section 3, and how they apply
154(5)
6.3.2 Section 4 of PAJA: Procedural fairness in respect of decisions that have a general impact
159(1)
6.3.2.1 When does section 4 apply?
160(1)
6.3.2.2 The requirements of section 4
160(2)
6.3.3 Procedural fairness in respect of decisions that affect individuals and the public
162(1)
6.3.4 The consequences of a failure to follow a fair procedure as required by sections 3 and/or 4 of PAJA
163(3)
6.4 The rule against bias
166(1)
6.5 When is procedural fairness demanded of exercises of public power that do not amount to administrative action?
167(2)
Chapter 7 Reasonableness
169(24)
7.1 Introduction
169(2)
7.2 Reasonableness and related grounds of review
171(1)
7.3 Symptomatic unreasonableness
172(3)
7.4 Rationality
175(5)
7.4.1 Rationality under PAJA
175(4)
7.4.2 Rationality and legality
179(1)
7.4.3 Rationality and common-law review
179(1)
7.5 Proportionality
180(6)
7.5.1 Proportionality in South African courts
180(3)
7.5.2 A test for proportionality in South African administrative law?
183(3)
7.6 Vagueness
186(2)
7.7 Reasonableness generally
188(1)
7.8 Reasonableness and respect
188(5)
7.8.1 Factors influencing reasonableness review
190(1)
7.8.1.1 The nature of the decision
190(1)
7.8.1.2 The identity and expertise of the decision-maker
190(1)
7.8.1.3 The range of factors relevant to the decision
190(1)
7.8.1.4 The reasons given for the decision
191(1)
7.8.1.5 The nature of the competing interests involved
191(1)
7.8.1.6 The impact of the decision on the lives and well-being of those affected
191(2)
Chapter 8 Reasons
193(26)
8.1 Introduction
193(4)
8.2 The right to reasons in section 5 of PAJA
197(9)
8.2.1 Requesting reasons under section 5 of PAJA
197(1)
8.2.1.1 Who may request reasons?
197(3)
8.2.1.2 What must that person do in order to obtain reasons?
200(1)
8.2.2 Providing reasons under section 5 of PAJA
201(2)
8.2.3 Failure to give reasons
203(1)
8.2.4 Departure from requirements of section 5 of PAJA
204(1)
8.2.5 Decisions requiring reasons to be furnished automatically
205(1)
8.3 Adequacy of reasons
206(9)
8.3.1 Are reasons revealing possible grounds of review `adequate'?
215(1)
8.4 Procedure and remedies
215(1)
8.5 Inconsistent sets of reasons
216(1)
8.6 Reasons and legality
217(2)
Chapter 9 Standing And Procedure For Judicial Review
219(18)
9.1 Introduction
219(1)
9.2 Standing
220(7)
9.2.1 The concept of standing
220(1)
9.2.2 The rationale for a standing requirement
221(1)
9.2.3 Standing under the common law
222(1)
9.2.4 Standing under section 38 of the Constitution
222(1)
9.2.5 Standing under PAJA
223(2)
9.2.6 Standing in practice
225(2)
9.3 Procedure for judicial review
227(10)
9.3.1 Duty to exhaust internal remedies
227(1)
9.3.2 Time to institute judicial proceedings
227(2)
9.3.3 The rules applicable to judicial review proceedings
229(1)
9.3.3.1 The High Court rules on judicial review
229(4)
9.3.3.2 The 2009 rules for judicial review
233(4)
Chapter 10 Remedies In Judicial Review Proceedings
237(42)
10.1 Introduction
238(1)
10.2 The nature and purpose of judicial review remedies
238(2)
10.3 The two-staged approach to remedies
240(1)
10.4 Declarations of constitutional invalidity
241(3)
10.4.1 The retrospective operation of declarations of constitutional invalidity
241(1)
10.4.2 Subsequent acts that are not affected by declarations of invalidity
242(2)
10.5 Setting aside unlawful administrative action
244(7)
10.5.1 Invalid administrative action has legal effect until declared invalid and set aside by a court of law
244(2)
10.5.2 The `collateral challenge' exception
246(1)
10.5.3 When will courts decline to set aside unlawful administrative action?
247(4)
10.6 Remittal
251(2)
10.7 Substitution
253(4)
10.8 A declaration of rights
257(1)
10.9 Compensation
258(9)
10.9.1 Delictual damages for malperformance of statutory functions
259(3)
10.9.2 Compensation under section 8(1)(c)(ii)(bb) of PAJA
262(3)
10.9.3 Constitutional damages
265(2)
10.10 Interdicts
267(4)
10.10.1 Prohibitory, mandatory and structural interdicts
267(1)
10.10.2 Interim and final interdicts
267(2)
10.10.3 Interdicts that restrain the exercise of executive and legislative power
269(2)
10.11 Remedies for the failure to take a decision
271(2)
10.12 Non-PAJA remedies
273(3)
10.12.1 Severance
273(1)
10.12.2 Contempt of court
274(2)
10.13 Costs
276(3)
Appendix: Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000 279(12)
Bibliography 291(6)
Table of cases 297(10)
Table of legislation 307(6)
Glossary 313(8)
Index 321