Public Law

by Elliott, Mark; Thomas, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780199237104
• ISBN10: 0199237107
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-05-12
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Public Lawis a high quality introductory textbook that comprehensively covers the key topics found on undergraduate public law courses. Three key themes that permeate all of the content allow students to approach the content in a structured and easy to understand way and questions posed throughout the chapters give students the opportunity to provide answers that show how their knowledge has increased as the chapter progresses. The key themes are: -The significance of executive power in the contemporary constitution and the challenge of ensuring that those who wield it are held to account -The shift in recent times from a more political to a more legal constitution and the implications of this change -The increasingly 'multi-layered' character of the British constitution Online Resource Centre Public Lawis accompanied by a free, open-access Online Resource Centre (www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/orc/elliott_thomas) which offers the following resources to support students: - Figures from the book reproduced online - A list of useful websites for students - Regularly posted legal and political updates for the book - A testbank of questions for tutors to assess students' progress This book has been highly endorsed by lecturers for level of coverage, accuracy, and the manner in which the three themes provide an excellent backdrop to the book's content. 'I think it will be a very welcome addition to the range of text books available and I suspect that it will become my personal favourite.' - Barbara Mauthe; Lancaster University 'I found the book impressive and likely to be of interest and use to a great many. It is written in a style that is pitched about the right level. It was easy to understand and provides - for me - a good blend of black letter law and socio-political context' - David Mead; University of East Anglia Written by two experienced teachers of the subject,Public Lawis an essential new text that focuses on what students need to engage with and understand this challenging subject.

Author Biography

Dr. Mark Elliott is Senior Lecturer in Administrative Law and Constitutional Law at the University of Cambridge.

Dr. Robert Thomas is Senior Lecturer in Law at Manchester University.

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction to Public Law
1. Constitutions & Constitutional Law
2. Constitutional Themes and Sources
Part II:The Constitution: Institutions and Principles
3. Separation of Powers: An Introduction
4. The Executive
5. Parliament
6. The Judiciary
7. Devolution & Local Government
8. The European Union
PART III: Good Governance - Scrutiny, Accountability, & Transparency
9. Good Governance: An Introduction
10. Parliamentary Scrutiny of Central Govt
PART IV: Judicial Review
11. Introduction to Judicial Review
12. The Grounds of Judicial Review
13. Judicial Review: Scope,Procedures and Remedies
14. The Effectiveness & Impact of Judicial Review
PART V: Administrative Justice
15. Ombudsmen and Complaints
16. Tribunals
17. Inquiries
PART VI: Human Rights
18. Human Rights in the UK Constitution
19. Freedom of Expression
20. Freedom of Assembly