Constitutional and administrative law.
By: Bradley, A. W. (Anthony Wilfred) [author.]
Contributor(s): Ewing, K. D. (Keith D.) [author.] | Knight, Christopher (Lawyer) [author.]Publisher: Harlow : Pearson, 2022Edition: Eighteenth edition / A.W. Bradley, K.D. Ewing, C.J.S. KnightDescription: lxxvi, 864 pagesContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781292402772; 9781292402758; 9781292402765Other title: Constitutional & administrative law [Cover title]Subject(s): Administrative law -- Great Britain | Constitutional law -- Great Britain | Civil rights -- Great BritainDDC classification: 342.041 | Item type | Current library | Class number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Book | House of Lords Library - Palace Dewey | 342.041 BRA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 020247 |
Previous edition: 2018.
I. Sources, structure and principles -- Constitutional law : its meaning and sources -- The structure of the United Kingdom -- Parliamentary supremacy -- The rule of law -- Responsible and accountable government -- United Kingdom and the European Union -- II. The institutions of government -- Composition of Parliament -- Role and functions of Parliament -- Privileges of Parliament -- The Crown and royal prerogative -- Cabinet, government departments and civil service -- Public bodies and public appointments -- Courts and the administration of justice -- III. Personal liberty and human rights -- Human Rights Act -- Right to liberty and police powers -- Right to privacy and surveillance powers -- Right to freedom of expression -- Freedom of association and assembly -- State security and official secrets -- Exceptional and emergency powers -- IV. Administrative law -- What is administrative law? -- Delegated legislation -- Administrative justice -- Judicial review I : the grounds of review -- Judicial review II : procedure and remedies -- Liability of public authorities.
"Decades of experience and expertise in one text, delivering an accessible and comprehensive grounding in Public Law for all law students and practitioners. Bradley, Ewing and Knight 'Constitutional and Administrative Law', 18th edition is the latest version of one of the UK's best-known textbooks in law, offering you unique expert analysis coming from a team of leading figures in the field. Well-known for its authority and reliability, the book has been widely recognised and cited by courts at almost every level in the United Kingdom, including the Supreme Court, as well as courts in other jurisdictions. This comprehensive text reflects the framework of contemporary constitutional and administrative or public law modules. It provides unrivalled detail and a range of knowledge in its field, by dividing the study into four parts: i) the core principles of the constitution, ii) the institutions of government, iii) civil liberties and human rights, and iv) judicial review and legal accountability of government. The organisation and structure of the textbook make it relevant for multiple modules, whether you are studying a general, Year 1 course or a more advanced course on Civil Liberties, Human Rights, and Administrative Law. This latest edition provides you with a detailed understanding of the key, essential cases that have influenced UK's constitution via a range of extended summaries, prompting individual reflection and group discussion in class. As it continues to evolve, reflecting the major changes in the field, this textbook is the definitive guide on all aspects of the constitution and an essential tool for the students who intend to practice the relevant fields in law."-- Taken from Waterstones' website.