Public Law Directions, 3rd Edition

Author: Anne Dennett
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198903420

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780198870579
Published In: May 2024
Format: Paperback , 344 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Public Law Directions is the most student-friendly guide to the subject; empowering students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidence.

An accessible and highly readable guide to public law, offering contextual knowledge, details of key cases, and supportive critical evaluation of the law.

Key features

The Directions series has been written with students in mind. As they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them:

Gain a balanced understanding of the topic: 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: the key areas of debate are set out, with support to confidently question the law
Direct and consolidate knowledge: self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence
Elevate learning: inspiring students to take their learning to the next level, the author provides direction on going further
Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

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