Chapter 4, Part 2 · Art. 47

Fair administrative action

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) Every person has the right to administrative action that is expeditious, efficient, lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair.
(2) If a right or fundamental freedom of a person has been or is likely to be adversely affected by administrative action, the person has the right to be given written reasons for the action.
(3) Parliament shall enact legislation to give effect to the rights in clause (1) and that legislation shall—
  (a) provide for the review of administrative action by a court or, if appropriate, an independent and impartial tribunal; and
  (b) promote efficient administration.

In simple words

When the government makes a decision about you, it must be fair, lawful and made without unnecessary delay.
Art. 47(1)
(1) Every person has the right to administrative action that is expeditious, efficient, lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair.
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If a decision affects your rights, you have the right to be given written reasons for it.
Art. 47(2)
(2) If a right or fundamental freedom of a person has been or is likely to be adversely affected by administrative action, the person has the right to be given written reasons for the action.
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Kids explanation

When someone in charge decides something about you, they should be fair and explain why.
Art. 47(2)
(2) If a right or fundamental freedom of a person has been or is likely to be adversely affected by administrative action, the person has the right to be given written reasons for the action.
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