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Administrative law in Singapore
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Administrative law in Singapore is a branch of public law that is concerned with the control of governmental powers as exercised through its various administrative agencies. Administrative law require
The Supreme Court of Singapore. The High Court, which is housed in this building, conducts judicial review of administrative action in Singapore by ex
The Supreme Court of Singapore. The High Court, which is housed in this building, conducts judicial review of administrative action in Singapore by exercising its supervisory jurisdiction.
Parliament House (left) at night, photographed in December 2009. Judicial review of administrative action is important in Singapore because the execut
Parliament House (left) at night, photographed in December 2009. Judicial review of administrative action is important in Singapore because the executive dominates Parliament's legislative agenda.
Traffic signals along Stamford Road, Singapore. In Singapore, the courts are said to emphasise a largely green-light approach towards administrative l
Traffic signals along Stamford Road, Singapore. In Singapore, the courts are said to emphasise a largely green-light approach towards administrative law
Public housing built by the Housing and Development Board (HDB) in Woodlands. In a 1984 case, the High Court held that the HDB had acted unlawfully by
Public housing built by the Housing and Development Board (HDB) in Woodlands. In a 1984 case, the High Court held that the HDB had acted unlawfully by compulsorily acquiring a flat when it had no power to do so.
Legitimate expectation in Singapore law
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The doctrine of legitimate expectation in Singapore protects both procedural and substantive rights. In administrative law, a legitimate expectation generally arises when there has been a representati
Administrative law in Singapore
…considerations or failing to take into account relevant ones, making decisions for improper purposes, fettering of discretion, and failing to fulfil substantive legitimate expectations are grounds within the second category. Irrationality has been equated with Wednesbury unreasonableness, which is named after the UK case Associated…
Members of the largely public-sector trade union UNISON on strike for better pay at The Forum in Norwich, UK, in July 2008. In both the UK and Singapo
Members of the largely public-sector trade union UNISON on strike for better pay at The Forum in Norwich, UK, in July 2008. In both the UK and Singapore, where a public authority has made a clear representation to individuals regarding a certain policy position it has taken, such as their remuneration, these persons have a legitimate expectation to be consulted before the policy is changed, and possibly also a legitimate expectation that the original policy should apply to them.
A model of Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) in Cheltenham, UK, popularly known as "The Doughnut". A 1983 case decided by the House of Lor
A model of Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) in Cheltenham, UK, popularly known as "The Doughnut". A 1983 case decided by the House of Lords involving GCHQ employees established the principle that a clear representation by a public authority that it will hold a consultation before making a decision can give rise to a legitimate expectation that such a consultation, and that a decision can be quashed if the expectation is not fulfilled.
The Royal Courts of Justice in London, where the Court of Appeal of England and Wales sits. In a 1999 case, the Court controversially held that indivi
The Royal Courts of Justice in London, where the Court of Appeal of England and Wales sits. In a 1999 case, the Court controversially held that individuals can have a legitimate expectation to receive a substantive benefit, not merely a procedural right.
A night view of the Supreme Court of Singapore from the lane between the Old Supreme Court Building and City Hall. The existence of the legitimate exp
A night view of the Supreme Court of Singapore from the lane between the Old Supreme Court Building and City Hall. The existence of the legitimate expectation doctrine has been accepted by the Singapore courts.