Description
Book SynopsisFresh, modern, and practical, Public Law provides law undergraduates with a unique approach to constitutional and administrative law, aptly demonstrating why this is an exciting time to be studying the subject.Writing in a fluid, succinct style, the authors carve a logical pathway through the key areas studied on the LLB, guiding students to a solid understanding of the fundamental principles. This theoretical grounding is then rooted in reality, with each concept applied to a hypothetical scenario (included at the start of each chapter) to set it into a practical context.While this practical element helps students to understand how the law applies and develop problem-solving skills, a trio of supportive learning features also encourages active engagement with and a critical appreciation of public law. ''Key case'' boxes highlight and analyse the significant case law in each area; ''Counterpoint'' boxes flag alternative viewpoints and areas of debate; and ''Pause for reflection'' boxes
Trade ReviewReview from previous edition This is an excellent, well-structured textbook that strikes a good balance between accessibility and depth of analysis. I have been using the book as my primary textbook for three years and my experience with the book has been overwhelmingly positive. * Professor Tamas Gyorfi, University of Aberdeen *
Table of ContentsPart I: Constitutional Principles 1: The UK constitution 2: The institutions of government and the separation of powers 3: The rule of law 4: Parliamentary sovereignty: an overview 5: Parliamentary sovereignty, the European Union, and Brexit Part II: Institutions and Governance 6: The Crown, the royal prerogative, and constitutional conventions 7: Central government 8: Parliament 9: Devolution 10: Localism and regionalism Part III: Judicial Review of Administrative Action 11: Judicial review: access to review and remedies 12: Judicial review: illegality 13: Judicial review: unreasonableness and proportionality 14: Judicial review: procedural impropriety Part IV: Administrative Justice 15: Tribunals 16: Ombudsmen 17: Public inquiries Part V: Human Rights 18: The European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998 19: Human rights in the UK: public order and police powers
