Asked by Leonardo Garcia on Apr 27, 2024
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Harvey decides to register his business as a pet supply firm as required by the new law. He applies for registration but is turned down because the agency's policy rules state that anyone convicted of theft in the last five years may be denied registration. Harvey was convicted of a minor theft as a teenager five years ago. He decides to appeal the denial to the Business Appeal Tribunal established under the Act to hear appeals. Which of the following statements is correct?
A) The Business Appeal Tribunal is an administrative tribunal.
B) Bodies like the Business Appeal Tribunal have no powers outside those granted to them under the Act.
C) Tribunals such as the Business Appeal Tribunal must treat people who appeal in a fair manner, and give them a fair hearing.
D) All of these statements are true.
E) All of these statements are false.
Business Appeal Tribunal
A legal body that hears appeals against decisions made by regulatory agencies or bodies in business-related matters.
Administrative Tribunal
A specialized governmental body designed to make legal decisions in various administrative matters, such as disputes between the public and governmental agencies.
Minor Theft
The act of stealing items of relatively low value, considered less severe than grand theft.
- Become familiar with the mechanisms of appeal and rights within administrative law, highlighting the obligation for unbiased hearings.
- Acknowledge the essentiality of compliance with the principles of natural justice in administrative decision-making.
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Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the mechanisms of appeal and rights within administrative law, highlighting the obligation for unbiased hearings.
- Acknowledge the essentiality of compliance with the principles of natural justice in administrative decision-making.
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