Legitimate Expectations in Administrative Law
Soren Schønberg
Reviews and Awards
... timely ... Schønberg sets out an agenda for reform ... As an exercise in comparative law, the book is a useful contribution to the academic literature and may even turn out to be a source of practical inspiration for lawyers and judges in the further development of case law ... - (2002) 27 European Law Review Feb.
...a welcome addition to any law library, inside or outside Europe. ...Dr Schønberg ...has written a book of great relevance to the practitioner of public law. ...the book is stimulating and a painstakingly researched and well-argued piece of work. ...this excellent book ...presents a clear and thoughtful approach to a very examinable issue, and is clearly worthy of close scrutiny. - European Public Law, Vol. 8, No. 2, 2002
This book ... adds considerably to the existing body of knowledge and will therefore be welcomed by academics and practitioners alike. ... In the opinion of the author, "Expectations cannot be adequately protected by a single legal principle; a combination of procedural, substantive, and compensatory rules is required." Schønberg has provided just such a combination of principles in tabular form, which merits study by everyone interested in this fascinating, if rather complex, area of the law. - Journal of the Commonwealth Lawyers' Association 2001
... a scholarly work, comprehensive and concise, which will be welcomed by doctrinally-minded administrative lawyers in particular. The various strands of comparative analysis are handled adeptly throughout. - Modern Law Review, 1 Nov 2001
an essential point of reference for any public lawyer preparing a case in which a legitimate expectation argument may arise. Not only does Dr Schønberg explain the present law comprehensively, he also presents well-reasoned arguments for the development of protection of legitimate expectations in English law in a number of areas. ... combines academic rigour with considerable practical relevance. - Aidan Robertson, Brick Court Chambers, [2001] Judicial Review
While it may be doubted that the English law of legitimate expectations will reform itself in quite the orderly and systematic manner laid out by Dr Schønberg, it is certain that reform will continue (if only in the typically haphazard and piecemeal manner of the common law) and that this book will play a significant part in providing advocates with the jurisprudential basis for much of that reform. - Aidan Robertson, Brick Court Chambers, [2001] Judicial Review