Maladministration is the actions of a government body which can be seen as causing an injustice. The
law in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has four legal systems, each of which derives from a particular geographical area for a variety of historical reasons: English and Welsh law, Scots law, Northern Ireland law, and, since 2007, purely Welsh law (as a result of ...
says Ombudsmen must investigate maladministration.
The definition of maladministration is wide and can include:
*Delay
*Incorrect action or failure to take any action
*Failure to follow procedures or the law
*Failure to provide information
*Inadequate record-keeping
*Failure to investigate
*Failure to reply
*Misleading or inaccurate statements
*Inadequate liaison
*Inadequate consultation
*Broken promises
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Administration (government)
The term administration, as used in the context of government, differs according to the jurisdiction under which it operates. In general terms, administration can be described as a decision making body.
United States
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Public administration
Public Administration (a form of governance) or Public Policy and Administration (an academic discipline) is the implementation of public policy, administration of government establishment (public governance), management of non-profit establ ...
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Public administration theory
Public administration theory is the combination of history, organisational theory, social theory, political theory and related studies focused on the meanings, structures and functions of public service in all its forms. It often depicts major his ...
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Political terminology
United Kingdom administrative law
Public administration
Ombudsmen
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