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Provides a unique reference work covering the whole of English public law (constitutional, administrative, human rights, and criminal law) in one single portable volume
Written and edited by a team of acknowledged experts on English law

New to this Edition:

Fully revised and 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 2005




The second edition of English Public Law acts as an accessible first point of reference for practitioners approaching a public law issue for the first 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 fully revised and updated to take into account all key legislative and procedural changes since 2004, including;

- The gradual bringing into force of both the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and the Criminal Justice Act 2003
- The Civil Partnerships Act 2004
- The Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (including the anticipated introduction of the Supreme Court in October 2009)
- Recent higher courts decisions concerning public law and human rights;
- The Criminal Procedure Rules 2005;
- The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005;
- The Armed Forces Act 2006;
- The Equality Act 2006;
- The Consolidated Criminal Practice Direction;
- The Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008;
- Changes introduced by the Tribunals Service throughout 2007 and 2008

This title 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 and public law.



Table of Contents

1:Constitutional Fundamentals, Evelyn Ellis
2:The Law of Parliament, Evelyn Ellis & Dawn Oliver
3:The Nature, Powers and Accountability of Central Government, Andrew Le Sueur
4:The Structure, Powers and Accountability of Local Government, S. H. Bailey
5:The Powers and Accountability of Agencies and Regulators, Tony Prosser
6:The Constitutional Position of the Judiciary, A. W. Bradley
Part II - Standards for Legal Accountability in Public Law: Human Rights and Judicial Review
7:Standards of Review and Human Rights in English Law, David Feldman
8:Rights to Life, Physical and Moral Integrity, Freedom of Lifestyle and Religion or Belief, David Feldman
9:Political Rights, David Feldman
10:Social, Economic and Cultural Rights, Sandra Fredman
11:Equality and Non-Discrimination, Christopher McCrudden
12:Due Process Rights, S. H. Bailey
13:Fundamental Principles of Administrative Law, Paul Craig
14:Grounds for Judicial Review: Illegality in the Strict Sense, Maurice Sunkin
15:Grounds for Judicial Review: Due Process, Natural Justice and Fairness, S. H. Bailey
16:Grounds for Judicial Review: Substantive Control Over Discretion, Paul Craig
Part III - Remedies in Public Law
17:Access to Mechanisms of Administrative Law, Paul Craig
18:Remedies Available in Judicial Review Proceedings, Maurice Sunkin
19:Remedies for Violations of Convention Rights, David Feldman
20:Tribunals, Genevra Richardson
21:Investigations by the Public Sector Ombudsmen, Michael Purdue
22:Public Inquiries as a Part of Public Administration, Michael Purdue
Part IV - Criminal Law, Procedure, and Sentencing
23:English Criminal Procedure, L. H. Leigh
24:General Principles of Criminal Law, Andrew Ashworth
25:Offences Against the Person, Andrew Ashworth & A. T. H. Smith
26:Offences Against Property, A. T. H. Smith
27:Offences Against the State, Public Order, Public Morality and Decency, A. T. H. Smith
28:Principles of Sentencing, Martin Wasik