Constitutional and Administrative Law

ISBN-13: 9781352012392 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 528 str.

Keith Syrett; John Alder

Spis treści

PART I: THE FRAMEWORK OF THE CONSTITUTION.- 1. Introduction: Constitutional Structures.- 2. Underlying Political Traditions.- 3. The Sources of the Constitution.- 4. Historical Landmarks.- 5. An Overview of the Main Institutions of the Constitution.- PART II FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES.- 6. The Rule of Law.- 7. The Separation of Powers.- 8. Parliamentary Sovereignty.- PART III INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE CONSTITUTION.- 9. The State and the Outside World.- 10. The European Union and Brexit.- PART IV: GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS.- 11. Parliament: Constitutional Position.- 12. The Composition of Parliament and Parliamentary Elections.- 13. Parliamentary Procedure.- 14. The Crown.- 15. Ministers and Departments.- 16. Devolution.- PART V: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW.- 17. The Grounds of Judicial Review, I: Illegality and Ultra Vires.- 18. The Grounds of Judicial Review, II: Beyond Ultra Vires.- 19. Judicial Review Remedies and Procedure.- 20. Administrative Justice.- PART VI: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS.- 21. Human Rights and Civil Liberties.- 22. The Human Rights Act 1998.- 23. Freedoms of Expression and Assembly.- 24. Government Secrecy.- 25. Exceptional Powers: Security, Emergencies and Terrorism.

O autorze

Keith Syrett is Professor of Health Law and Policy at the University of Bristol Law School, where he teaches public law and health law. His interests include public health law, health systems and policy, global health law and goverance, and human rights.

John Alder is a former Professor of Law at Newcastle and Keele universities. His interests include constitutional and administrative law, housing law and environmental law.

Blurb

This twelfth edition of Constitutional and Administrative Law provides a thorough and accessible introduction to the basic principles of these areas of Public Law, as well as Human Rights Law.

The text has been revised and updated to reflect contemporary developments in law and politics, including those relating to Brexit, devolution, prorogation and Coronavirus.

The book also provides a useful starting point for more advanced Law students, and is a valuable source of legal context for Political Science students. Useful features include case summaries, end-of-chapter summaries, suggestions for further reading and self-test exercises.

Keith Syrett is Professor of Health Law and Policy at the University of Bristol. His research primarily focuses on the confluence of law, political science and ethics with regards to public health policy.

John Alder is Emeritus Professor of Law at Newcastle University. His research interests include constitutional and administrative law, housing law and environmental law.