Public Law

Fresh, modern, and practical, Public Law provides law undergraduates with a unique approach to constitutional and administrative law, aptly demonstrating why this is an exciting time to be studying the subject.

Writing in a fluid, succinct style, the authors carve a logical pathway through the key areas studied on the LLB, guiding students to a solid understanding of the fundamental principles. This theoretical grounding is then rooted in reality, with each concept applied to a hypothetical scenario (included at the start of each chapter) to set it into a practical context.

While this practical element helps students to understand how the law applies and develop problem-solving skills, a trio of supportive learning features also encourages active engagement with and a critical appreciation of public law. 'Key case' boxes highlight and analyse the significant case law in each area; 'Counterpoint' boxes flag alternative viewpoints and areas of debate; and 'Pause for reflection' boxes prompt readers to consider the impact of laws, and what potential developments and reforms may lie ahead.

Public Law's modern approach and unique combination of practical application and theoretically critical discussion makes it the ideal choice for students seeking to understand concepts not only in the abstract but in practice, helping them to develop the skills they need to succeed at university and beyond.

Digital formats and resources
This third edition is supported by online resources and is available for students or institutions to purchase in a variety of digital formats.
- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
- Online resources to support the book feature multiple choice questions, guidance on approaching and analysing the real life scenarios in the book, legal updates, and links to useful material elsewhere on the web.

John Stanton, Senior Lecturer in Law at The City Law School, City, University of London,Craig Prescott, Lecturer in Law, Bangor University

Dr John Stanton is Senior Lecturer in Law at The City Law School, City, University of London, specializing in localism and comparative constitutional law. He has considerable experience researching and teaching public law, and has also worked as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Malta. John
is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a member of the Society of Legal Scholars, the UK Constitutional Law Association and the Political Studies Association.

Dr Craig Prescott is a Lecturer in Law at Bangor University. He specialises in Parliament, the future of the monarchy, and the constitutional implications of Brexit. Craig frequently appears in the media discussing politics and constitutional issues, and he is a Fellow of the Higher Education
Academy and is a member of the Society of Legal Scholars, the UK Constitutional Law Association, and the Study of Parliament Group.

Part I: Constitutional Principles
1. The UK constitution
2. The institutions of government and the separation of powers
3. The rule of law
4. Parliamentary sovereignty: an overview
5. Parliamentary sovereignty, the European Union, and Brexit
Part II: Institutions and Governance
6. The Crown, the royal prerogative, and constitutional conventions
7. Central government
8. Parliament
9. Devolution
10. Localism and regionalism
Part III: Judicial Review of Administrative Action
11. Judicial review: access to review and remedies
12. Judicial review: illegality
13. Judicial review: unreasonableness and proportionality
14. Judicial review: procedural impropriety
Part IV: Administrative Justice
15. Tribunals
16. Ombudsmen
17. Public inquiries
Part V: Human Rights
18. The European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998
19. Human rights in the UK: public order and police powers