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
In American usage, the ter ...
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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 es ...
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Public administration theory
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Political terminology
United Kingdom administrative law
Public administration
Ombudsmen
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