Administrative Law, 6th Edition

Administrative / Constitutional Law

Administrative Law, 6th Edition

By Professor Paul Craig
Sweet & Maxwell U.K._ August 2008

Specifications

ISBN-13
9781847032836
Publisher
Sweet & Maxwell U.K._
Publication
August 2008
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

This guide delivers to students a stimulating and accessible understanding of one of the most complex areas of law. Administration Law:

  • Places administrative law clearly within its historical, political and social framework
  • Provides a detailed analysis of administrative policies and judicial decisions
  • Examines difficult and controversial questions raised and suggests solutions
  • Offers invaluable comparisons with other jurisdictions including the USA
  • Covers all the main topics common to the majority of undergraduate law programmes
  • Includes two new chapters on judicial review of fact and on judicial review and equality
  • Covers the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the plethora of case law the Act has generated
  • Examines key case law including: Ghaidan, A v Home Secretary, Carson, Hooper, and Nadarajah
  • Discusses the latest legislation including: Constitutional Reform Act 2005, Inquiries Act 2005, Government of Wales Act 2006 and Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

Table of Contents

The administrative system
  • The nature and purpose of administrative law
  • The administrative system: a historical perspective
  • Parliament and the executive
  • Agencies and non-departmental public bodies
  • Contract, service provision and governance
  • Local government, local governance and democracy
  • Devolution, Wales and Scotland
  • Information, standards and complaints
  • Tribunals and inquiries
  • The European community
  • A case study: competition and regulation
Judicial review
  • Natural justice: hearings
  • Natural justice: bias and independence
  • Jurisdiction and error of law
  • Review of fact and evidence
  • The Human Rights Act and judicial review
  • The Human Rights Act, judicial review and equality
  • Failure to exercise discretion
  • Abuse of discretion: illegality
  • Abuse of discretion: irrationality, reasonableness and proportionality
  • Abuse of discretion: legitimate expectations
  • Rule making
  • Invalidity
Remedies
  • Standing
  • The judicial remedies
  • Remedies and reform
  • Remedies: exclusion of review
  • Public interest immunity and crown liability
  • Tort and restitution

Reviews

"Astoundingly clear on the underlying principles. The presentation is clear... problems are exposed and dicussed in depth" Lex Magazine

"Administrative Law is an impressive text: from the fabulous illustration of King's Bench Walk on the front cover to the superbly written commentary. Paul Craig has woven together a thorough consideration of the relevant rules and principles of administrative law." Student Law Journal
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