Administrative Law, 12th Edition

Author: William Wade; Christopher Forsyth; Julian Ghosh
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198806851

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780199683703
Published In: December 2022
Format: Paperback , 960 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Wade and Forsyth's Administrative Law has been a cornerstone text since publication of the first edition in 1961. It provides a comprehensive and perceptive account of the principles of judicial review and the administrative arrangements of the United Kingdom. For over sixty years, this text has been trusted by students and is extensively cited by courts throughout the common law world.

The book's clarity of exposition makes it accessible to students approaching the subject for the first time, whilst its breadth of coverage and perceptive insight ensure its value to all interested in the field, academics and practitioners alike.

Part I. Introduction
1: Introduction
2: Constitutional foundations of the powers of the courts
Part II. Authorities and functions
3: The central government
4: Local and devolved government
5: Public corporations, privatisation and regulation
Part III. European influences
6: Incorporation of European law
Part IV. Powers and jurisdiction
7: Legal nature of powers
8: Jurisdiction over fact and law
9: Problems of invalidity
Part V. Discretionary power
10: Retention of discretion
11: Abuse of discretion
Part VI. Natural justice
12: Natural justice and legal justice
13: The rule against bias
14: The right to a fair hearing
Part VII. Remedies and liability
15: Ordinary remedies
16: Prerogative remedies
17: Boundaries of judicial review
18: Procedure of judicial review
19: Restrictions of remedies
20: Liability of public authorities
21: Crown proceedings
Part VIII. Administrative legislation and adjudication
22: Delegated legislation
23: Statutory tribunals
24: Statutory inquiries

Christopher Forsyth is Professor of Public Law and Private International Law at the University of Cambridge, and the late William Wade was formerly Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of English Law at the University of Cambridge.

Review(s) from previous edition

"'Administrative Law is an extremely impressive and authoritative text providing excellent coverage of this complex and procedural area.' - Dr. Christopher J. Newman, Reader in Public Law, University of Sunderland

"'A classic text. I always look forward to a new edition. It's authoritative in tone and analysis and comprehensive in coverage'" - Robert Thomas, Professor of Public Law, School of Law, University of Manchester