Pagliara v. Attorney-General

Abstract

The individual in international law — Aliens — Expulsion of — Right of expulsion — Registered alien convicted on drug charge — Order of deportation by Minister — Whether rules of natural justice require alien to be given opportunity to make submissions — Distinction between judicial and administrative functions — Minister's discretion under Aliens Act 1948 — Audi alteram partem principle — Whether Minister required to hold inquiry or investigate accuracy of facts — The law of New Zealand