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Law Express: Constitutional and Administrative Law, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (2 July 2018) © 2018

  • Chris Taylor University of Bradford

Title overview

Help your students achieve more in exams.

Constitutional and Administrative Law, 6th edition, comes from the bestselling Law Express revision series and builds student confidence in exams. Using expert advice, students learn how to assess and approach the subject, and review key cases, statutes and legal terms. The text includes useful tips, discussion points, and helps students avoid common pitfalls.

This edition includes the latest developments in this field with a full range of features to boost engagement.

This invaluable text includes all that students need to excel in their exams.

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Hallmark features of this title

Provides a comprehensive overview of the subject

  • Review essential cases, statutes, and legal terms before exams.
  • Assess and approach the subject by using expert advice.
  • Gain higher marks with tips for advanced thinking and further discussions.

Prepares your students for assessment

  • Avoid common pitfalls with 'Don't be tempted to' sections.
  • Practice answering sample questions and discover additional resources on the Companion website.

New and updated features of this title

The 6th edition has been revised to keep the text fresh and relevant to students. New features of this edition include:

  • Updated cases which reflect the current law.
  • New essay questions that prepare students for assessment.
  • New problem questions that help students learn to apply the law.
  • Illustrations, figures, and diagrams to enhance learning and understanding of key concepts.
  • The latest information in relation to developments in the law.

Table of contents

Contents

Acknowledgements vii

Introduction ix

Guided tour xi

Table of cases and statutes xiii

  • Chapter 1 The constitution of the UK 1
  • Chapter 2 Where does the constitution come from? 13
  • Chapter 3 Basic principles of the constitution 33
  • Chapter 4 Institutions of state 1 55
  • Chapter 5 Institutions of state 2 73
  • Chapter 6 Civil liberties and human rights 89
  • Chapter 7 Freedom of expression and assembly 109
  • Chapter 8 Police powers 129
  • Chapter 9 Judicial review 149
  • Chapter 10 Tribunals, inquiries and ombudsmen 171
  • Chapter 11 Brexit 183

And finally, before the exam … 193

Glossary of terms 209

Index 213

Author bios

Chris Taylor is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Bradford University Law School.

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