Administrative Law Question Paper

Administrative Law

Course:Bachelor Of Laws

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009

SECOND YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF LAW

LPR 202 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

DATE: TIME:

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer Three Questions. Question One is Compulsory

1. a) Using case law carefully analyze the functions of judicial review (8 marks)
b) Outline the procedures for obtaining judicial review remedies.(10 marks)
c) Discuss the Anismic Foreign Compensation case and assess its contribution to the
development of Administrative Law. (6 marks)
c) Evaluate the powers of the Public Service Commission over civil servants in Kenya. (6 marks)

(Total 30 marks)

2. Write short notes on the following:

a) By-Laws of Local Authorities. (5 marks)
b) The scope of natural justice. (5 marks)
c) The Rule of Law. (5 marks)
d) Locus Standi in judicial review. (5 marks)

(Total 20 marks)

3. a) Distinguish between judicial review and statutory appeal. (6 marks)

b) Differentiate between the orders of Certiorari and Prohibition (8 marks)

c) With the aid of cases discuss Ultra Vires as a ground for judicial review (6 marks)

(Total 20 marks)

4. “…the judicial remedies for the control of administrative action are in serious need
of reform”. Wade on Administrative Law.
Do you agree?
To what extent is this true of the law relating to prerogative orders in Kenya? (20 marks)

(Total 20 marks)

5. a) Evaluate the effectiveness of Central Government’s control over Local Authorities in Kenya. (12 marks)

b) What reforms do you propose towards improvement of the local government system in Kenya? (8 marks)

(Total 20 marks)

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