Abstract
The purpose of this article is to explain the importance of audience when enacting new legislation, and to question whether the law, and administrative law in particular is weighted against accessibility of the law for the general public. Specifically, it counsels against drafting legislation that focuses unduly on regulating administrative matters when the purpose of the legislation ought to focus on creating substantive rights and clear obligations. The context for this discussion is the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 which, it is will be argued represents a significant move away from legislation for the citizen and towards legislation for the administrator, and specifically for the regulator and the regulator’s regulator.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Administrative Justice in Wales and Comparative Perspectives |
Editors | Sarah Marie Nason |
Place of Publication | Caerdydd |
Publisher | Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru | University of Wales Press |
ISBN (Print) | 9781786831392, 1786831392 |
Publication status | Published - 15 Sept 2017 |
Publication series
Name | The Public Law of Wales |
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Profiles
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Catrin Fflur Huws
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Aberystwyth Law School - Senior Lecturer
Person: Teaching And Research
Impacts
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Seminar Hyfforddi Barnwyr Tribiwnlys y Gymraeg (Welsh Language Tribunal Judges Training Seminar)
Catrin Fflur Huws (Participant)
Impact: Case study identifier › Policy and legislation