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Administrative Law, 6th Edition

Administrative Law, 6th Edition

Name: Administrative Law, 6th Edition
Brand: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
SKU: 9781847032836
Price: 531.30 HKD
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Author: Professor Paul Craig
ISBN: 9781847032836

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

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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