Constitutional and Administrative Law, 2nd Edition

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In Constitutional and Administrative Law, the authors draw upon their extensive teaching and research experience to provide a contemporary and engaging account of the key topics which make up a typical Constitutional & Administrative or Public Law syllabus. Controversial issues and academic debates are also highlighted throughout making this the ideal textbook for anyone requiring a strong understanding of both the black letter principles and the wider socio-political context in which the constitutional arrangements of the UK have developed.

Features

Offering detailed discussion of the core building blocks of the subject, this text provides a fascinating insight into the UK system of government, the constitutional principles upon which it is based, and the administrative rules and procedures which oversee its operation.
Contemporary events, controversial issues and academic debates are highlighted throughout to provide you a with a strong understanding of the historical, social and political factors which continue to shape this area making this book ideal for use on all undergraduate Constitutional and Administrative Law or Public Law courses.
A range of student-focused features, such as ‘thinking points’, ‘key issues’ and ‘insights’, are included within each chapter to highlight controversial areas and academic writings or debates, giving you a wider appreciation of the subject.
End of chapter practice questions and detailed recommendations for further reading are available at the end of all chapters to support further study and help you to identify relevant academic works to consult in your independent study.
Diagrams and visual aids appear throughout the book to help you to master complex constitutional ideas.

New to This Edition

Expanded coverage of human rights via a new, dedicated chapter on ‘Political Freedoms and Democratic Participation’ which provides more detailed coverage of a number of core civil liberties, including freedom of expression and the right to vote, and their role in supporting participation in the political process.
Inclusion of a new section providing an overview of police powers.
Discussion of the fall-out from the Brexit referendum decision, including the European Union (Withdrawal Bill) 2017 and the ongoing exit negotiations.
Coverage of the 2017 general election and proposed changes to the Westminster parliamentary constituency boundaries.
Outline of the Strathclyde proposals on the powers of the House of Lords.
Analysis of the mooted replacement of the Human Rights Act 1998 with a British Bill of Rights.
Dedicated examination of a number of significant cases include the Miller decisions, R (Evans) v Attorney General, HS2, and R (UNISON) v Lord Chancellor.

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Constitutional/Administrative Law (Law)