Administrative / Constitutional Law

Public Law Directions 2nd Edition

By Anne Dennett
Oxford University Press April 2019

Specifications

ISBN-13
9780198807315
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication
April 2019
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only
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The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them:

  • Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly
  • Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear
  • Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law
  • Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence
  • Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place your students can aspire to take their learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go further
Online Resources
  • This book is accompanied by the following online resources:
  • Updates from the author to help students keep up-to-date with this fast-moving subject
  • Guidance on answering the exam questions from the book
  • Multiple choice questions with instant feedback to allow students to test themselves
  • A library of weblinks and advice on which websites students should use when planning their own research
  • A flashcard glossaryof key terms
  • A timeline of key events in public law

Table of Contents

Part 1: Understanding the UK Constitution
1: Introducing constitutions and public law
2: How the UK constitution has developed
3: The features and sources of the UK constitution
4: How the UK is organised

Part 2: Important Constitutional Principles and Values
5: Parliamentary sovereignty
6: Separation of powers
7: Rule of law
8: Constitutional rights and values

Part 3: The Allocation of Power in the UK: the Three Arms of State
9: The House of Commons
10: The House of Lords
11: The key functions of Parliament
12: The executive
13: The judiciary

Part 4: The Relationship Between the Individual and the State
14: The citizen versus the state
15: Judicial review: getting started
16: Judicial review: the substantive grounds

Part 5: Human Rights
17: The Human Rights Act 1998
18: Human rights in action
19: Police powers
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