Abstract
This paper considers the validity of laws providing for a member of the executive to directly act to imprison a person. It argues that this would be an egregious breach of Chapter III of the Constitution, involving a member of the executive exercising what are essentially judicial powers.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 43-62 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Australian Journal of Administrative Law |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |