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Public Law 3rd Revised edition


Public Law 3rd Revised edition

Paperback by Stanton, John (Senior Lecturer in Law at The City Law School, Senior Lecturer in Law at The City Law School, City, University of London); Prescott, Craig (Lecturer in Law, Lecturer in Law, Bangor University)

Public Law

£39.99

ISBN:
9780192857460
Publication Date:
2 Jun 2022
Edition/language:
3rd Revised edition / English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Pages:
816 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 1 May 2024
Public Law

Description

Fresh, 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 prompt readers to consider the impact of laws, and what potential developments and reforms may lie ahead. Public Law's modern approach and unique combination of practical application and theoretically critical discussion makes it the ideal choice for students seeking to understand concepts not only in the abstract but in practice, helping them to develop the skills they need to succeed at university and beyond. Digital formats and resources This third edition is supported by online resources and is available for students or institutions to purchase in a variety of digital formats. - The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - Online resources to support the book feature multiple choice questions, guidance on approaching and analysing the real life scenarios in the book, legal updates, and links to useful material elsewhere on the web.

Contents

Part 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

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