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Constitutional and Administrative Law, 12th Edition

Constitutional and Administrative Law, 12th Edition

Author: Neil Parpworth
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780192856579

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780198847120
Published In: May 2022
Format: Paperback , 608 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Constitutional and Administrative Law guides readers through the key principles of public law, examining significant cases and recent developments along the way. The book's broad coverage is presented in a concise and easy-to-read format, while chapter summaries and self-test questions help reinforce knowledge. Highly praised by students and lecturers alike, Constitutional and Administrative Law is a must for undergraduates of all levels.

The concise and approachable writing style allows students to easily understand the foundations of public law
Debate is introduced through short extracts and brief summaries which get to the heart of key issues
Self-test questions develop students' understanding of the subject
Extensive further reading suggestions enable students to supplement their knowledge and widen their understanding
Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

New to this Edition:

Thoroughly updated to cover all the latest developments in public law, including two Supreme Court decisions on the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament
Analysis of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act (2018), as amended, the status of retained EU law in domestic legislation after Brexit, as well as the ability of certain courts to diverge from decisions of the Court of Justice of the EU
Consideration of the significance of the Northern Ireland Protocol and the legal challenge brought against it in Allister v Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (2021)
Updated coverage of judicial review, including the proposed reforms to quashing orders in the Judicial Review and Courts Bill

Part I. Fundamental Principles of the Constitution1: The meaning of a constitution2: Separation of powers3: Rule of law4: The royal prerogative5: The legislative supremacy of parliament
Part II. The Institutional Framework of the Constitution6: Parliament7: The European Union8: The structure of the United Kingdom and devolution
Part III. Sources of Public Law9: Primary and secondary legislation10: EU law11: Constitutional conventions and judge-made law
Part IV. Judicial Review of Administrative Action12: The nature of judicial review13: The grounds for judicial review14: Judicial review remedies
Part V. Alternative Means of Redress15: Tribunals, inquiries, and the ombudsmen remedy
Part VI. Civil Liberties16: Freedoms and liberties in the UK17: Freedom of expression18: Police powers19: Freedom of assembly and public order

Neil Parpworth is a Principal Lecturer in Law at De Montfort University, Leicester.