Key research themes
1. How is administrative discretion and rule-making legally regulated and judicially controlled?
This theme examines the legal doctrines and judicial approaches to administrative discretion and rule-making, focusing on balancing the retention of discretion by administrative agencies with the need for predictability, transparency, and protection from arbitrariness. Judicial control mechanisms such as the 'no-fettering rule' and doctrines of legitimate expectation are analyzed to understand their effectiveness and limitations in regulating informal or tertiary rule-making by administrative bodies.
2. What international and comparative legal standards shape the administrative regulation of public services?
Research clustered here investigates how international legal acts, global standards, and comparative administrative experiences inform domestic administrative regulation of public service delivery. It emphasizes legal reforms for transparency, quality assurance, accountability, and administrative efficiency, drawing on examples from European and global Charters and legislative frameworks aiming to align local administrative law with internationally recognized norms and best practices.
3. How do regulatory theories and administrative law frameworks inform conflict management and regulatory strategy in administrative contexts?
This theme explores the application of regulatory theory and administrative law principles to practical challenges such as conflict management within organizations and regulatory effectiveness across diverse administrative settings. It includes strategic approaches to resolving conflicts, the use of scenario analysis for optimal management, and conceptualizations of regulatory instruments and compliance enforcement, demonstrating the interplay between legal frameworks and organizational dynamics.