Year: 2019
Type: article
Abstract: It is generally believed that administrative law is a tool for promoting the rule of law, constitutionalism and good governance.This belief stems from the fact that governance is about legality, procedural propriety, rationality and public participation in the exercise of power.Commentators have repeatedly contended that administrative law contributes to the realization of good governance by ensuring that those who make decisions comply with the law and ensure that decisions are fair and rational.Administrative law is thus believed to be an invaluable tool for preventing arbitrary and capricious governance.However, one issue remains underexplored.This is whether the principles of administrative law are reflected in the daily operations of public agencies, including environmental agencies.There is a dearth of empirical research to assess the impact of administrative law generally and judicial review on the quality of governance and the rule of law.Similarly, no attempt has been made to try to understand the impact of the quickening of judicial review on the work of administrative agencies generally and environmental agencies in particular.
Author: Chikosa Banda
Language: English
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2991035532