[case]is the leading case in the area of improper purpose. The Minister refused to refer a complaint to a committee of investigation because he believed he could be embarrassed by an unfavourable report, despite the fact that he had a power to direct such an investigation. The House of Lords held that this decision was unlawful because he was exercising his discretion not to refer, for a wrong or improper purpose.
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Padfield v Minister of Agriculture [1968] 1 All ER 694
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[case]is the leading case in the area of improper purpose. The Minister refused to refer a complaint to a committee of investigation because he believed he could be embarrassed by an unfavourable report, despite the fact that he had a power to direct such an investigation. The House of Lords held that this decision was unlawful because he was exercising his discretion not to refer, for a wrong or improper purpose.
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#illegality #judicial-review #public
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[case]is the leading case in the area of improper purpose. The Minister refused to refer a complaint to a committee of investigation because he believed he could be embarrassed by an unfavourable report, despite the fact that he had a power to direct such an investigation. The House of Lords held that this decision was unlawful because he was exercising his discretion not to refer, for a wrong or improper purpose.
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Padfield v Minister of Agriculture [1968] 1 All ER 694
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