THE DONOUGHMORE REPORT IN RETROSPECT |
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| Authors: | D G T WILLIAMS |
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| Institution: | D.G.T. Williams is President of Wolfson College, University of Cambridge and Reader in Public Law at the University of Cambridge. |
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| Abstract: | The Report of the Committee on Ministers' Powers which appeared in 1932, was principally concerned with problems of subordinate legislation and formal administrative adjudication. Against a background of Dicey's views on parliamentary sovereignty and the Rule of Law, the Committee explored a variety of issues and made numerous proposals. In this article an attempt is made to consider why the Committee was appointed and what has happened since 1932. Particular reference is made to the Report of the Committee on Administrative Tribunals and Enquiries which appeared in 1957. The Reports of 1932 and 1957 are important in identifying significant developments in administrative law during this century. |
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