English Public Law, 2nd Edition

Author: David Feldman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199227938
Published In: October 2009
Format: Hardback , 1440 pages
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§ Unique reference work covering the whole of English public law (constitutional, administrative, human rights, and criminal law) in one single portable volume
Concise and lucid coverage make this book the perfect starting point for research
Ideal as a quick reference for UK and overseas practitioners both in general practice and when a client raises a point outside their normal area of expertise
Written and edited by a glittering array of acknowledged experts offering proven reliability
Fully revised and updated to take account of all key legislative and procedural changes since 2004
A one stop resource on English public law for academics and academic libraries
Part of the Oxford Principles of English Law Series, this book is the companion volume to the second edition of English Private Law

New to this edition

Fully revised and updated to take account of all key legislative and procedural changes since 2004, including; the Constitutional Reform Act 2005; recent higher courts decisions concerning public law and human rights; the Criminal Procedure Rules 2005
Part of the renamed Oxford Principles of English Law Series, now edited by Professor Andrew Burrows FBA.

First published in 2004,

English Public Law

has become the key point of reference on English public law for lawyers in the UK and throughout the world. Now in its second edition, the book is the companion volume to the second edition of

English Private Law

, and part of the renamed

Oxford Principles of English Law

Series, edited by Professor Andrew Burrows FBA.

Now in its second edition, the book acts as an accessible first point of reference for practitioners approaching a public law issue for the first time, whilst simultaneously providing a lucid, concise and authoritative overview of all the key areas of public law (constitutional, administrative, human rights, and criminal law) within one single portable volume.

The concise and lucid coverage and very accessible writing style make it the perfect starting point for research.

Ideal as a quick reference for UK and overseas practitioners both in general practice and when a client raises a point outside their normal area of expertise.

Written and edited by a team of acknowledged experts on English law, offering proven reliability.

Fully revised and updated to take account of all key legislative and procedural changes since 2004, including;

- the gradual bringing into force of both the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and the Criminal Justice Act 2003

- the Civil Partnerships Act 2004

- the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (including the anticipated introduction of the Supreme Court in October 2009)

- recent higher courts decisions concerning public law and human rights;

- the Criminal Procedure Rules 2005;

- the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005;

- the Armed Forces Act 2006;

- the Equality Act 2006;

- the Consolidated Criminal Practice Direction;

- the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008;

- changes introduced by the Tribunals Service throughout 2007 and 2008

Readership: English legal practitioners (particularly those starting out or straying from their own area of expertise), foreign practitioners, academics, academic libraries, and students.

PART I CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
1.: Evelyn Ellis: Constitutional Fundamentals
2.: Evelyn Ellis & Dawn Oliver: The Law of Parliament
3.: Andrew Le Sueur: The Nature, Powers and Accountability of Central Government
4.: S. H. Bailey: The Structure, Powers and Accountability of Local Government
5.: Tony Prosser: The Powers and Accountability of Agencies and Regulators
6.: A. W. Bradley: The Constitutional Position of the Judiciary
PART II - STANDARDS FOR LEGAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN PUBLIC LAW: HUMAN RIGHTS AND JUDICIAL REVIEW
7.: David Feldman: Standards of Review and Human Rights in English Law
8.: David Feldman: Rights to Life, Physical and Moral Integrity, Freedom of Lifestyle and Religion or Belief
9.: David Feldman: Political Rights
10.: Sandra Fredman: Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
11.: Christopher McCrudden: Equality and Non-Discrimination
12.: S. H. Bailey: Due Process Rights
13.: Paul Craig: Fundamental Principles of Administrative Law
14.: Maurice Sunkin: Grounds for Judicial Review: Illegality in the Strict Sense
15.: S. H. Bailey: Grounds for Judicial Review: Due Process, Natural Justice and Fairness
16.: Paul Craig: Grounds for Judicial Review: Substantive Control Over Discretion
PART III - REMEDIES IN PUBLIC LAW
17.: Paul Craig: Access to Mechanisms of Administrative Law
18.: Maurice Sunkin: Remedies Available in Judicial Review Proceedings
19.: David Feldman: Remedies for Violations of Convention Rights
20.: Genevra Richardson: Tribunals
21.: Michael Purdue: Investigations by the Public Sector Ombudsmen
22.: Michael Purdue: Public Inquiries as a Part of Public Administration
PART IV - CRIMINAL LAW, PROCEDURE, AND SENTENCING
23.: L. H. Leigh: English Criminal Procedure
24.: Andrew Ashworth: General Principles of Criminal Law
25.: Andrew Ashworth & A. T. H. Smith: Offences Against the Person
26.: A. T. H. Smith: Offences Against Property
27.: A. T. H. Smith: Offences Against the State, Public Order, Public Morality and Decency
28.: Martin Wasik: Principles of Sentencing

David Feldman QC FBA, Rouse Ball Professor of English Law, University of Cambridge

Contributors:

Professor Andrew Ashworth QC FBA

Professor S H Bailey, University of Nottingham

Professor A W Bradley, Cloisters Chambers, Temple, London

Professor Paul Craig QC FBA, St John's College Oxford

Professor Evelyn Ellis, University of Birmingham

Professor Sandra Fredman FBA, Exeter College Oxford

Professor L H Leigh, Commission Member, Criminal Cases Review Commission

Professor Andrew Le Sueur, Queen Mary, University of London

Professor Christopher McCrudden, Lincoln College Oxford

Professor Dawn Oliver FBA, University College London

Professor Michael Purdue, The City University

Professor Tony Prosser, University of Bristol

Professor Genevra Richardson, King's College London

Professor A T H Smith, Victoria University of Wellington

Professor Maurice Sunkin, University of Essex

Professor Martin Wasik, University of Keele

"Readers and researchers will find 'English Public Law' and its companion volume invaluable in constructing a deeper and more insightful understanding of the full spectrum of English Law." - Phillip Taylor, Barrister, Richmond Green Chambers