Administrative Law includes which principle as a basic concept?

• A. Jury systems.
• B. Natural justice.
• C. Legal formalism.
• D. Public policy.

Answer: (B)

Natural justice is a fundamental principle in Administrative Law that requires fair treatment in decisions that affect a person’s rights. It ensures a meaningful opportunity to present one’s case and that the decision-maker is free from bias. The two key elements are the right to a fair hearing (audi alteram partem) and the rule against bias (nemo judex in causa sua). In practice, this means notice of the proceedings, a chance to know and respond to the evidence or arguments presented, and a decision-maker who is impartial and not influenced by irrelevant considerations. These protections help ensure decisions are fair, reasonable, and legitimate, especially for matters handled by administrative bodies like the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Other choices don’t fit as the basic concept: jury systems belong to the court system rather than administrative decision-making; legal formalism is about strict adherence to form or rules rather than ensuring fair procedure; public policy concerns guide outcomes but do not define the procedural fairness that natural justice establishes.