Administrative Law

by Endicott, Timothy

• ISBN13: 9780198804734
• ISBN10: 0198804733
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-07-31
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Exceptionally clear and incisive, Administrative Law is the essential guide to understanding this challenging area of the law.

The author uses a variety of learning features to make complex points accessible and also to encourage reflection and debate. Chapters start with a 'look for' section which outlines the key ideas in each chapter, pop quizzes appear throughout, and each chapter is wrapped up with a 'take home message', critical questions, and a list of further reading.

Online resources
This book is accompanied by the following online resources:

- Notes on key cases and legislations
- Guidance on answering the questions in the text
- Links to useful resources
- Glossary of key terms used in the text
- A guide for lecturerson possible ways of approaching the material in the book

Author Biography

Timothy Endicott, Fellow in Law, Balliol College, University of Oxford

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction
1. Administration and the principles of the constitution
2. The rule of law and the rule of judges
3. Convention rights and administrative law
Part II: Process
4. Due process
5. Impartiality and independence
6. Reasons: process and substance
Part III: Substance
7. Discretion and deference
8. Substantive fairness
9. Errors of law and control of fact-finding
Part IV: Litigation
10. How to sue the government: judicial processes and judicial remedies
11. Standing: litigation and the public interest
Part V: Administrative Justice
12. Tribunals
13. Ombudsmen
Part VI: Private Law and Public Authorities
14. Torts
15. Contracts