Red Light

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Red Light


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In contrast to Greenlight theories of administrative law, ‘green light’ theories take a narrow, judge-centred view of the role of administrative law. They are centred on the assumption that the state is at odds with the individual, and that the courts must protect the individual from the exercise of arbitrary power. Red light theories derive, in part at least, from the Diceyan view of Parliamentary sovereignty. They suggest that administrative actions should continually be held up to scrutiny against the powers allocated by Parliament by the administrator.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Red Light are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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