, ADL2601 Assignment 1 Semester 2 Memo | Due 26 August 2025; 100%
CORRECT AND TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
Question 1
Define administrative law in relation to public law. (2 marks)
Administrative law is a branch of public law that regulates the exercise
of public power by administrative bodies and organs of state. It
specifically governs the actions, decisions, and procedures of the
executive branch of government, public officials, and statutory bodies to
ensure that their conduct is lawful, reasonable, and procedurally fair.
In relation to public law, administrative law is one of its core
subdivisions — alongside constitutional law and criminal law — and it
deals with the relationship between the state (in its administrative
capacity) and individuals or organisations. While public law broadly
concerns the structure, powers, and functioning of government and its
relationship with the public, administrative law focuses narrowly on
controlling administrative action and providing remedies when public
authorities act outside their lawful powers (ultra vires), abuse discretion,
or infringe upon rights.
In short:
Public law: Broad category regulating state–public relationships.
Administrative law: A specific part of public law ensuring that
the administration acts within the limits of its authority, respects
rights, and follows due process.
Question 2
Identify all sources of administrative law and indicate whether they are
authoritative or persuasive in nature. (10 marks)
Sources of Administrative Law: Authoritative vs. Persuasive
CORRECT AND TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
Question 1
Define administrative law in relation to public law. (2 marks)
Administrative law is a branch of public law that regulates the exercise
of public power by administrative bodies and organs of state. It
specifically governs the actions, decisions, and procedures of the
executive branch of government, public officials, and statutory bodies to
ensure that their conduct is lawful, reasonable, and procedurally fair.
In relation to public law, administrative law is one of its core
subdivisions — alongside constitutional law and criminal law — and it
deals with the relationship between the state (in its administrative
capacity) and individuals or organisations. While public law broadly
concerns the structure, powers, and functioning of government and its
relationship with the public, administrative law focuses narrowly on
controlling administrative action and providing remedies when public
authorities act outside their lawful powers (ultra vires), abuse discretion,
or infringe upon rights.
In short:
Public law: Broad category regulating state–public relationships.
Administrative law: A specific part of public law ensuring that
the administration acts within the limits of its authority, respects
rights, and follows due process.
Question 2
Identify all sources of administrative law and indicate whether they are
authoritative or persuasive in nature. (10 marks)
Sources of Administrative Law: Authoritative vs. Persuasive
