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No Person should ever be the Ultimate Arbiter of his or her Own Decisions Political Processes are not Appropriate for Handling or Reviewing Civil or Criminal Law Enforcement Actions and Decisions in particular cases or matters because Political Processes Entail Political Considerations which are Inappropriate in the Context of the Application of the Law to a Particular Set of Facts Judicial Bodies are the Appropriate Entities for Providing Oversight in the Context of Agency Action & Decisionmaking as the Interpretation of Law and the Application of the Law to Particular Facts is a Judicial Function
Principles for Oversight
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Decision Makers Make Better Decisions when they
Understand that the Decision is Subject to Judicial Review
The Assurance of Due Process Increases Public Confidence in the Government and its Processes
Judicial Review Serves as an Important Check Against Abuses of Power
Principles of Oversight
Judicial Review Serves as a Check Against Error, Bias, Poor Judgment in Decisionmaking, Misapplication of Law, and Misconduct
Judicial Review Serves to Ensure the Proper Interpretation and Application of the Law
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