Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law

by Thompson, Brian; Allen, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780199579044
• ISBN10: 0199579040
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-07-21
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Cases & Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Lawis an invaluable resource for law students. Extracts from the leading cases are combined with legal, political and philosophical materials and linked together with explanatory text, alongside extensive notes and questions for discussion. The authors take a critical look at the main doctrines of constitutional law as well as the principles of administrative law, examining the operation of the constitution in relation to Parliament, the Executive, and the citizen. Incisive commentary throughout the text provides students with a range of views on challenging issues which will stimulate thought and discussion. The tenth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in legislation, case law, and politics, including the 2010 general election. This essential text continues to provide students with instant access to an unrivalled collection of up-to-date judgments and statutory provisions; ideal for weekly reading, coursework assignments, and revision.

Author Biography

Brian Thompson is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Liverpool Law School, University of Liverpool. He is a member of the advisory body for The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council.

Michael Allen is Commissioner of the Criminal Cases Review Commission and was formerly a Professor of Law at Newcastle Law School, University of Newcastle. He is the author of a number of leading legal books, including Textbook on Criminal Law, also published by OUP.