Public Law

Public Law offers a fresh and distinctive approach to the subject. Covering in detail all the topics fundamental to undergraduate courses, this essential text presents a sophisticated and coherent analysis of the doctrines and institutions of public law. Throughout, this analysis is integrated with explanation of the wider socio-political context in which the constitution operates. Three key themes run throughout the book and help you to approach the subject in a structured and accessible way that aids deeper understanding of the subject. The key themes are: - The significance of executive power and the challenge of ensuring that those who exercise such power are held to account; - The shift from a political towards a legal constitution and the implications of this change; and - The increasingly 'multi-layered' character of the UK constitution Engaging, clear, and focused fully on what you need, Public Law is the perfect guide to this challenging and fascinating subject.PART I: INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC LAW ; 1. Constitutions and constitutional law ; 2. Themes, sources and principles ; PART II: THE CONSTITUTION - INSTITUTIONS AND PRINCIPLES ; 3. Separation of powers - an introduction ; 4. The executive ; 5. Parliament ; 6. The judiciary ; 7. Devolution and local government ; 8. The European Union ; PART III: GOOD GOVERNANCE - SCRUTINY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND TRANSPARENCY ; 9. Good governance: an introduction ; 10. Parliamentary scrutiny of central government ; PART IV: JUDICIAL REVIEW ; 11. Judicial review - an introduction ; 12. The grounds of judicial review ; 13. Judicial review - scope, procedures, and remedies ; 14. The effectiveness and impact of judicial review ; PART V: ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE ; 15. Ombudsmen and complaints ; 16. Tribunals ; 17. Inquiries ; PART VI: HUMAN RIGHTS ; 18. Human rights and the UK constitution ; 19. Freedom of expression ; 20. Freedom of assembly ; 21. Policing - powers, accountability, and governance