European University Institute Library

Public law, Dr Mark Elliott, University of Cambridge; Professor Robert Thomas, University of Manchester

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Dr Mark Elliott, University of Cambridge; Professor Robert Thomas, University of Manchester

Short 'expert commentaries' are included at the end of many chapters, in which a range of leading public law scholars and distinguished figures provide a thought-provoking discussion of the key themes or issues raised in the chapter. These commentaries help students to engage with key issues and provide them with valuable additional perspectives A new chapter on police powers provides a guide for students to the essential aspects of this key topic Fully updated to cover all the latest developments and debates, such as: constitutional developments introduced by the coalition government; the increasingly significant role of select committees; the Leveson inquiry; the referendum on Scottish independence; and the UK's relationship with the European Court of Human Rights. There is also coverage of recent significant cases (AXA, Cart, Chaytor), and legislation (the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011, the European Union Act 2011, the Public Bodies Act 2011, the Localism Act 2011, the Crime and Courts Act 2013) Public Law offers a fresh and distinctive approach to the subject. Covering in detail all the topics fundamental to undergraduate courses, this essential text presents a sophisticated and coherent analysis of the doctrines and institutions of public law. Throughout, this analysis is integrated with explanation of the wider socio-political context in which the constitution operates. Three key themes run throughout the book and help you to approach the subject in a structured and accessible way that aids deeper understanding of the subject. The key themes are: - The significance of executive power and the challenge of ensuring that those who exercise such power are held to account; - The shift from a political towards a legal constitution and the implications of this change; and - The increasingly 'multi-layered' character of the UK constitution Engaging, clear, and focused fully on what you need, Public Law is the perfect guide to this challenging and fascinating subject

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.: Judicial review - an introduction 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