Public Law, 5th Edition

Author: Mark Elliott; Robert Thomas
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780192862631

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780198836742
Published In: May 2024
Format: Paperback , 945 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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The market-leading public law text: uses three key themes to tie the subject together with style and flair. The authors capture the dynamic nature of public law, covering essential topics and key contemporary debates, as well as offering fascinating insights.

Fresh, direct and clear writing style enables thorough understanding of the fundamentals, while engaging readers with difficult issues and debates
Three key themes guide students through the book - the importance of executive accountability, the shift from political to legal constitutionalism, and multilayered governance -
Practical examples illustrate the importance of public law to everyday life in the UK and
Expert commentaries at the end of every chapter allow students to see the debates within each topic first-hand

Part I: Introduction to public law
1.: Constitutions and constitutional law
2.: Themes, sources and principles
Part II: The Constitution - institutions and principles
3.: Separation of powers - an introduction
4.: The executive
5.: Parliament
6.: The judiciary
7.: Devolution and local government
8.: The European Union
Part III: Good governance - scrutiny, accountability, and transparency
9.: Good governance: an introduction
10.: Parliamentary scrutiny of central government
Part IV: Judicial review
11.: Introduction to judicial review
12.: The grounds of judicial review
13.: Judicial review: scope, procedures and remedies
14.: The effectiveness and impact of judicial review
Part V: Administrative justice
15.: Ombudsmen and complaints
16.: Tribunals
17.: Inquiries
Part VI: Human rights
18.: Human rights and the UK constitution
19.: Freedom of expression
20.: Freedom of assembly
21.: Policing - powers, accountability, and governance

Mark Elliott is Reader in Public Law at the University of Cambridge.

Robert Thomas is Professor of Public Law at the University of Manchester.

Contributors:
Professor Michael Adler, University of Edinburgh
Professor Trevor Allan, University of Cambridge
Professor David Feldman, University of Cambridge
Professor Christopher Forsyth, University of Cambridge
Dr Graham Gee, University of Birmingham
Professor Simon Halliday, University of York
Professor Sir Jeffrey Jowell, Bingham Institute for the Rule of Law
Dr Richard Kirkham, University of Sheffield
Dr Cormac Mac Amhlaigh, University of Edinburgh
Professor David Mead, University of East Anglia
Professor Dawn Oliver, University College London
Professor Alan Page, University of Dundee
Dr Jacob Rowbottom, University of Oxford
Professor Tony Wright, former Chair of the House of Commons Public Administration Select Committee and Vistiing Professor of Government and Public Policy, University College London

"Lucid and elegantly written, with an admirable lack of jargon. Lively case studies and the insightful identification of key themes bring the subject to life. An excellent, concise but comprehensive textbook for students." - Dawn Oliver, Emeritus Professor of Constitutional Law, University College London