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Book SynopsisWade & Forsyth's Administrative Law is the definitive account of the principles of judicial review and the administrative arrangements of the United Kingdom. Firmly established among the foremost rank of legal textbooks, it stands unparalleled in both scope and detail.
Trade ReviewThis is a classic text. Very highly regarded, authoritative in analysis and comprehensive in its coverage. I've enjoyed successive editions over the years and always get a copy for research purposes. * Robert Thomas, Professor of Public Law, University of Manchester *
Table of ContentsPart I. Introduction 1: Introduction 2: Constitutional foundations of the powers of the courts Part II. Authorities and functions 3: The central government 4: Local and devolved government 5: Public corporations, privatisation and regulation Part III. European influences 6: The European Union 7: Personal rights and freedoms Part IV. Powers and jurisdiction 8: Jurisdiction over fact and law 9: Problems of invalidity Part V. Discretionary power 10: Retention of discretion 11: Abuse of discretion Part VI. Natural justice 12: Natural justice and legal justice 13: The rule against bias 14: The right to a fair hearing Part VII. Remedies and liability 15: Ordinary remedies 16: Prerogative remedies 17: Boundaries of judicial review 18: Procedure of judicial review 19: Restrictions of remedies 20: Liability of public authorities 21: Crown proceedings Part VIII. Administrative legislation and adjudication 22: Delegated legislation 23: Statutory tribunals 24: Statutory and other inquiries
