Wade & Forsyth's Administrative Law

Wade and Forsyth's Administrative Law has been a cornerstone text since publication of the first
edition in 1961. It provides a comprehensive and perceptive account of the principles of judicial
review and the administrative arrangements of the United Kingdom. For over sixty years,
this text has been trusted by students and is extensively cited by courts throughout the common law world.

The book's clarity of exposition makes it accessible to students approaching the subject
for the first time, whilst its breadth of coverage and perceptive insight ensure its value to all
interested in the field, academics and practitioners alike.

William Wade, Formerly Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of English Law, University of Cambridge, ,Christopher Forsyth, Formerly Professor of Public Law and Private International Law, University of Cambridge, ,Julian Ghosh, Barrister, One Essex Court; Bye-Fellow, University of Cambridge,

Part I. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Constitutional foundations of the powers of the courts
Part II. Authorities and functions
3. The central government
4. Local and devolved government
5. Public corporations, privatisation and regulation
Part III. European influences
6. The European Union
7. Personal rights and freedoms
Part IV. Powers and jurisdiction
8. Jurisdiction over fact and law
9. Problems of invalidity
Part V. Discretionary power
10. Retention of discretion
11. Abuse of discretion
Part VI. Natural justice
12. Natural justice and legal justice
13. The rule against bias
14. The right to a fair hearing
Part VII. Remedies and liability
15. Ordinary remedies
16. Prerogative remedies
17. Boundaries of judicial review
18. Procedure of judicial review
19. Restrictions of remedies
20. Liability of public authorities
21. Crown proceedings
Part VIII. Administrative legislation and adjudication
22. Delegated legislation
23. Statutory tribunals
24. Statutory and other inquiries