Public Law 4th ed

The only public law text to take a practical approach to the subject, applying the law to real life without sacrificing theoretical depth. Public Law guides students to a clear understanding of the fundamentals of constitutional and administrative law, with each concept applied to a hypothetical scenario for practical context. With a fluid, succinct style, the authors carve a logical pathway through the key areas studied on the LLB.

Key features:

• Combines clear, easy-to-follow explanations of the fundamental principles of public law with theoretically critical consideration of the key areas of debate
• Takes a distinctly practical approach, using convincing real-life scenarios and learning features to engage students, setting the law into an everyday context
• Perfectly pitched for undergraduates, the book's contents and approach align neatly with the majority of public law courses
• Provides thorough coverage of administrative law along with the three grounds for judicial review

New to this Edition

Revised chapters on the separation of powers, the rule of law, and parliamentary sovereignty

Discussion of recent case law concerning the courts' consideration of ouster clauses in R (Oceana) v Upper

Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) and R (LA (Albania)) v Upper Tribunal

Updated to include coverage of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and the Public Order Act 2023

Recent developments within central government are discussed including coverage of events and updates that took place following Labours' victory in the 2024 General Election Digital formats and resources.

The fourth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with multiple choice questions, guidance on approaching and analysing the real life scenarios in the book, legal updates, functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks