Administrative Law

Certainly. Here's a concept characterization for Administrative Law, following the same structure:

A Administrative-Law Framework is a body of law (and legal principles) that governs the creation, operation, and powers of government agencies and their interactions with the public.

• AKA: Regulatory Law Framework, Public Administration Law.
• Context:
  • It can (typically) be composed of Administrative Law Components (body of law components), such as:
    • Administrative Law Areas (major subdivisions of administrative law focusing on specific aspects), such as:
      • Agency Rulemaking Law, procedures for creating regulations.
      • Administrative Adjudication Law, agency decision-making processes.
      • Administrative Enforcement Law, agency powers to enforce regulations.
      • Administrative Procedure Law, rules governing agency actions.
      • Judicial Review of Administrative Action, court oversight of agency decisions.
      • Freedom of Information Law, public access to government information.
      • Administrative Appeals Law, procedures for challenging agency decisions.
      • Regulatory Compliance Law, rules for adhering to agency regulations.
      • Administrative Discretion Law, limits on agency decision-making power.
      • Interagency Coordination Law, rules for cooperation between agencies.
      • ...
    • Administrative Law Principles (fundamental legal propositions guiding administrative law interpretation and administrative law application), such as:
      • Due Process in Administrative Law, fair procedures in agency actions.
      • Ultra Vires Principle, agencies must act within statutory authority.
      • Transparency Principle, openness in administrative decision-making.
      • Reasonableness Principle, agency decisions must be rational and justified.
      • Separation of Functions Principle, segregation of investigative and adjudicative roles.
      • ...
    • Administrative Law Doctrines (legal doctrines guiding administrative law interpretation and administrative law enforcement), such as:
      • Chevron Deference Doctrine, judicial deference to agency interpretations.
      • Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Doctrine, requirement to use agency processes before court action.
      • Ripeness Doctrine, timing requirements for challenging agency actions.
      • Standing Doctrine in Administrative Law, who can challenge agency actions.
      • Non-Delegation Doctrine, limits on legislative delegation to agencies.
      • ...
    • Administrative Agency Powers (specific authorities granted to administrative bodies), such as:
      • Rulemaking Power, authority to create regulations.
      • Adjudicatory Power, authority to decide disputes.
      • Investigatory Power, authority to gather information.
      • Enforcement Power, authority to ensure compliance with regulations.
      • Licensing Power, authority to grant or revoke permits.
      • ...
    • Administrative Procedures (formal processes in administrative actions), such as:
      • Notice and Comment Rulemaking, process for public input on proposed rules.
      • Administrative Hearing, formal agency decision-making process.
      • Administrative Appeal, process for challenging agency decisions.
      • Agency Enforcement Action, procedures for ensuring regulatory compliance.
      • Information Request Process, procedures for public access to agency information.
      • ...
    • Administrative Law Remedies (legal recourse in administrative law disputes), such as:
      • Injunctive Relief in Administrative Law, court orders to stop agency action.
      • Declaratory Judgment in Administrative Law, court declarations on legal rights.
      • Mandamus in Administrative Law, court orders compelling agency action.
      • Judicial Review of Agency Action, court examination of agency decisions.
      • Administrative Penalties, fines or sanctions for regulatory violations.
      • ...
    • ...
  • It can (typically) vary between jurisdictions, reflecting different governmental structures and regulatory philosophies.
  • It can (often) evolve in response to changing societal needs and technological advancements.
  • It can (often) interact with other areas of law, such as constitutional law and environmental law.
  • It can focus on balancing government efficiency with individual rights protection.
  • It can be influenced by both Statutory Law and Case Law.
  • It can involve Federal Administrative Law and State Administrative Law.
  • It can include principles of Procedural Fairness and Substantive Fairness.
  • It can be subject to Constitutional and Jurisdictional limitations.
  • It can be shaped by Political Policy decisions and Judicial Interpretation.
  • It can regulate various sectors (environmental, financial, healthcare, etc.).
  • ...
• Example(s):
  • U.S. Administrative Laws, such as:
    • U.S. Administrative Law, 1946 after the passage of the Administrative Procedure Act.
    • U.S. Administrative Law, 1984 after the Supreme Court decision in Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc..
    • U.S. Administrative Law, 2001 after the enactment of the E-Government Act.
  • U.K. Administrative Laws, such as:
    • U.K. Administrative Law, 1967 after the establishment of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration.
    • U.K. Administrative Law, 2000 after the passage of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
    • U.K. Administrative Law, 2007 after the creation of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council.
  • French Administrative Laws, such as:
    • French Administrative Law, 1799 after the creation of the Conseil d'État.
    • French Administrative Law, 1995 after the passage of the Code of Administrative Justice.
  • ...
• Counter-Example(s):
  • Private Law, which governs relationships between individuals rather than government agencies.
  • Criminal Law, which deals with offenses against society rather than administrative regulations.
  • Constitutional Law, which establishes fundamental governmental structure rather than agency operations.
  • International Law, which operates between nations rather than within domestic administrative systems.
  • Contract Law, which governs private agreements rather than public regulations.
• See: Regulation, Government Agency, Bureaucracy, Public Policy, Administrative State, Regulatory Compliance, Administrative Discretion, Delegation of Powers, Regulatory Capture, Administrative Law Judge, Notice and Comment, Freedom of Information, Ombudsman, Administrative Tribunal, Regulatory Impact Assessment.

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