An introduction to administrative justice
Law@work, UCT Faculty of Law is once again pleased to present its popular course in administrative justice from 7 - 9 September 2016.
About the course
This introductory course deals with:
Day one - general introduction to the Bill of Rights and administrative law
outline of PAJA and Section 33
Day two - lawfulness and procedural fairness
Day three - Reasonableness, reasons and remedies
Why is this course important?
As we increasingly become concerned about abuse of public power, including corruption, knowledge of that part of the law that is designed precisely to hold the public administration accountable to the law for their actions is indispensable.
Very often, those who wield such power do not know its lawful limits, and those who deal with the bureaucracy are ignorant of their rights. The South African Constitution represents best practice internationally in this area of the law, yet in practice there are many problems. This course serves as an excellent first step in transforming the law in formal terms into reality.
Who will benefit from this course?
Anyone who exercises public power or performs a public function (includes all public servants and staff of parastatals). Anyone interested in and wanting to update their knowledge of administrative law.
Course presenters (summarised)
Hugh Corder has been Professor of Public Law at UCT since 1987. A graduate of the universities of Cape Town, Cambridge and Oxford, his main teaching and research interests fall within the field of constitutional and administrative law, particularly judicial appointment and accountability, and mechanisms to further administrative accountability.
Danwood Mzikenge Chirwa is a Professor and currently Head of the Public Law Department at the University of Cape Town. He teaches administrative law, international protection of human rights, current issues in constitutional law, and children's rights.
Geo Quinot is Professor in the Department of Public Law at Stellenbosch University.
He teaches administrative and constitutional law, but is also involved in the development of and teaching in new undergraduate and postgraduate courses on public procurement regulation at the Stellenbosch Law Faculty. His research focuses on general administrative law, including a particular focus on the regulation of state commercial activity. He is the author of various articles in academic journals and electronic publications.
Registration details
Programme and venue information:
Signing in will commence at 9:00 on the first day unless otherwise advised. Each day will end at approximately 17.00.
Award of certificate:
A certificate of attendance from UCT will be awarded to those who attend the full three days. Please sign the attendance register each day.
Closing date for registration: one week prior to the course.
Registration and enquiries:
Please contact Law@work, UCT Faculty of Law:
Paula Allen on 021 650 5558
Andrea Blaauw on 021 650 5413
Faldielah Khan on 021 650 3247
Fax: 021 650 5513
Email: az.ca.tcu@nella.aluap/az.ca.tcu@wuaalb.aerdna/az.ca.tcu@nahk.haleidlaf
Or visit our website to download the registration form: www.lawatwork.uct.ac.za
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Venue: Cape Town
Cost: R7,500 per delegate. The course fee includes parking, teas, lunches, textbook
More info:
Instructions regarding the programme and directions to the venue will be sent to you electronically a week prior to the event.