Administrative Law for Public Servants Training Course: Strengthening Legal Compliance and Good Governance

Introduction

Administrative law plays a crucial role in ensuring that public servants act within the law, uphold justice, and serve citizens effectively. It provides the legal framework that guides decision-making, regulates administrative actions, and ensures accountability in public institutions. This training course is designed to equip public servants with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, interpret, and apply administrative law in their daily functions, while promoting fairness, transparency, and rule of law.

Through interactive sessions, case studies, and practical applications, participants will gain insights into key principles of administrative law, judicial review, regulatory compliance, and legal remedies available to citizens. The program emphasizes the importance of lawful administrative actions, ethical decision-making, and safeguarding citizens’ rights, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and credibility of public service delivery.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience:

  • Public servants and administrators
  • Senior government officials
  • Policy makers and advisors
  • Legal officers and compliance managers
  • Regulatory and oversight officials
  • Governance and accountability practitioners
  • Development and NGO professionals
  • Academics and researchers in law and governance

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the foundations and principles of administrative law
  • Examine the role of administrative law in governance and service delivery
  • Explore judicial review and oversight mechanisms in administration
  • Strengthen knowledge of citizens’ rights and legal protections
  • Apply administrative law in policy and regulatory frameworks
  • Promote transparency and accountability in public service
  • Address ethical issues in administrative decision-making
  • Enhance legal compliance in public institutions
  • Study comparative practices in administrative law
  • Develop strategies to integrate legal principles into public service reforms

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Administrative Law

  • Definition and scope of administrative law
  • Historical development and evolution
  • Importance in governance and public service
  • Core principles and doctrines
  • International perspectives

Module 2: Sources of Administrative Law

  • Constitutional provisions
  • Statutory frameworks and regulations
  • Judicial precedents
  • Administrative rules and procedures
  • Customary and international influences

Module 3: Principles of Administrative Law

  • Rule of law and legality
  • Fairness and natural justice
  • Proportionality and reasonableness
  • Equality and non-discrimination
  • Accountability principles

Module 4: Administrative Decision-Making

  • Legal standards in decision-making
  • Role of discretion and limits
  • Ensuring transparency in decisions
  • Procedural fairness in administration
  • Case studies of administrative decisions

Module 5: Judicial Review of Administrative Actions

  • Concept and scope of judicial review
  • Grounds for review (illegality, irrationality, procedural impropriety)
  • Role of courts in checking administrative power
  • Remedies available in judicial review
  • Comparative perspectives

Module 6: Regulatory and Oversight Mechanisms

  • Role of regulatory authorities
  • Administrative tribunals and quasi-judicial bodies
  • Oversight agencies in governance
  • Checks and balances in administration
  • Global models of oversight

Module 7: Rights of Citizens in Administrative Law

  • Right to information and participation
  • Access to justice and legal remedies
  • Protection against abuse of power
  • Rights to equality and fairness
  • Case examples of rights protection

Module 8: Administrative Procedures and Processes

  • Standard administrative procedures
  • Rule-making processes
  • Enforcement and compliance mechanisms
  • Transparency in administrative processes
  • Efficiency in service delivery

Module 9: Liability in Administrative Law

  • Administrative accountability
  • Civil liability of public servants
  • Misfeasance and negligence in office
  • Criminal liability in administrative actions
  • Case studies on liability

Module 10: Public Service Ethics and Administrative Law

  • Intersection of ethics and law in public service
  • Promoting integrity through legal frameworks
  • Ethical dilemmas in administration
  • Accountability through ethical governance
  • Best practices in ethical compliance

Module 11: Administrative Law and Anti-Corruption

  • Legal tools to combat corruption
  • Role of administrative law in integrity systems
  • Oversight mechanisms against corruption
  • Whistleblower protections
  • Case studies in anti-corruption reforms

Module 12: Comparative Administrative Law

  • Administrative law in developed countries
  • Lessons from emerging democracies
  • International standards and practices
  • Regional approaches to administrative law
  • Comparative case analysis

Module 13: Administrative Law in Policy and Regulation

  • Role of law in shaping policies
  • Legal frameworks for regulatory compliance
  • Case studies in regulatory governance
  • Ensuring lawful policymaking
  • Global policy practices

Module 14: Monitoring and Evaluation in Administrative Law Application

  • Importance of M&E in administrative systems
  • Tools for assessing compliance
  • Measuring effectiveness of legal frameworks
  • Reporting and accountability mechanisms
  • Examples of M&E in practice

Module 15: Future Trends in Administrative Law

  • Emerging challenges in public law
  • Impact of digital governance and AI
  • Evolution of rights-based administrative law
  • Building resilient legal frameworks
  • Roadmap for future reforms

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.
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