Constitutional and administrative law
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Constitutional and administrative law
(Core text series / editor, Nicola Padfield)
Oxford University Press, c2018
10th ed
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Constitutional & administrative law
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Constitutional and Administrative Law guides readers through the key principles of public law, examining significant cases and recent developments along the way. The book's broad coverage is presented in a concise and easy-to-read format, while chapter summaries and self-test questions help reinforce knowledge. Highly praised by students and lecturers alike, Constitutional and Administrative Law is a must for undergraduates of all levels.
Online resources
The book is supported by the following online resources:
- General public law updates keep you up-to-date on any significant changes in the law that have occurred since publication of the book
- An extensive 'library' of web links that directs readers to further sources of information on each of the core topics taught as part of a public law course, including websites, audio and video clips, blogs, and journal articles
- A timeline of key dates in British political history provides a fascinating insight into the events that have influenced the development of constitutional and administrative law in the UK
Table of Contents
Part I. Fundamental Principles of the Constitution
1: The meaning of a constitution
2: Separation of powers
3: Rule of law
4: The legislative supremacy of Parliament
Part II. The Institutional Framework of the Constitution
5: Parliament
6: The European Union
7: The structure of the United Kingdom and devolution
Part III. Sources of Public Law
8: Primary and secondary legislation
9: EU law
10: Constitutional conventions
11: Judge-made law
12: The royal prerogative
Part IV. Judicial Review of Administrative Action
13: The nature of judicial review
14: The grounds for judicial review
15: Judicial review remedies
Part V. Alternative Means of Redress
16: Tribunals, inquiries, and the ombudsmen remedy
Part VI. Civil Liberties
17: Freedoms and liberties in the UK
18: Freedom of expression
19: Police powers
20: Freedom of assembly and public order
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