English Public Law

First published in 2004, English Public Law has become the key point of reference on English public law for lawyers in the UK and throughout the world. Now in its second edition, the book acts as an accessible first point of reference for practitioners approaching a public law issue for thefirst time, whilst simultaneously providing a lucid, concise and authoritative overview of all the key areas of public law (constitutional, administrative, human rights, and criminal law) within one single portable volume.The second edition has been completely updated to take account of all key legislative and procedural changes since 2004, including:- the Constitutional Reform Act 2005- recent higher courts decisions concerning public law and human rights- the Criminal Procedure Rules 2005Written and edited by a team of acknowledged experts on English law, the book offers proven reliability and as part of the Oxford Principles of English Law Series, is the companion volume to the second edition of English Private Law edited by Professor Andrew Burrows FBA.The book is an ideal quick reference for practitioners to fall back on when a client raises a point outside their normal area of expertise as well as for academics, overseas libraries, and practitioners overseas who want a one stop resource on English public law.A supplement published between editions, will ensure that the book is kept up to date.

Professor David Feldman FBA is Rouse Ball Professor of English Law and Chairman of the Law Faculty at the University of Cambridge. His specialisms include; public law (especially from a comparative perspective), civil liberties and human rights; and criminal procedure. He is a Judge of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an Honorary Bencher of Lincoln's Inn, and an Academic Associate of Chambers, 39 Essex Street, London. He has contributed to and edited a number of legal publications, including the first edition of English Public Law (OUP, 2004) and the second edition of Civil Liberties and Human Rights in England and Wales (OUP, 2002).

PART I CONSTITUTIONAL LAW1. Constitutional Fundamentals, Evelyn Ellis2. The Law of Parliament, Evelyn Ellis & Dawn Oliver3. The Nature, Powers and Accountability of Central Government, Andrew Le Sueur4. The Structure, Powers and Accountability of Local Government, S. H. Bailey5. The Powers and Accountability of Agencies and Regulators, Tony Prosser6. The Constitutional Position of the Judiciary, A. W. BradleyPART II - STANDARDS FOR LEGAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN PUBLIC LAW: HUMAN RIGHTS AND JUDICIAL REVIEW7. Standards of Review and Human Rights in English Law, David Feldman8. Rights to Life, Physical and Moral Integrity, Freedom of Lifestyle and Religion or Belief, David Feldman9. Political Rights, David Feldman10. Social, Economic and Cultural Rights, Sandra Fredman11. Equality and Non-Discrimination, Christopher McCrudden12. Due Process Rights, S. H. Bailey13. Fundamental Principles of Administrative Law, Paul Craig14. Grounds for Judicial Review: Illegality in the Strict Sense, Maurice Sunkin15. Grounds for Judicial Review: Due Process, Natural Justice and Fairness, S. H. Bailey16. Grounds for Judicial Review: Substantive Control Over Discretion, Paul CraigPART III - REMEDIES IN PUBLIC LAW17. Access to Mechanisms of Administrative Law, Paul Craig18. Remedies Available in Judicial Review Proceedings, Maurice Sunkin19. Remedies for Violations of Convention Rights, David Feldman20. Tribunals, Genevra Richardson21. Investigations by the Public Sector Ombudsmen, Michael Purdue22. Public Inquiries as a Part of Public Administration, Michael PurduePART IV - CRIMINAL LAW, PROCEDURE, AND SENTENCING23. English Criminal Procedure, L. H. Leigh24. General Principles of Criminal Law, Andrew Ashworth25. Offences Against the Person, Andrew Ashworth & A. T. H. Smith26. Offences Against Property, A. T. H. Smith27. Offences Against the State, Public Order, Public Morality and Decency, A. T. H. Smith28. Principles of Sentencing, Martin Wasik