Constitutional and Administrative Law

The 10th Edition of Develop a strong understanding of legal issues and recent developments in Public Law Constitutional and Administrative Law by Alex Carroll is a popular, student-friendly text that provides a solid understanding of the British system of government and the rights and freedoms of those subject to it. Recent developments include the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, the EU- UK Withdrawal Agreement 2020, the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2021, the convention of Ministerial responsibility in the Brexit crisis, the role of referendums in the British political and constitutional system, enhanced coverage and analysis of the doctrines of the Rule of Law, the Separation of Powers, and the Sovereignty of Parliament, Parliamentary Privilege and the meaning of parliamentary proceedings, contempt of Parliament and government failure to comply with resolutions of the House of Commons, suspension of sittings of the House of Commons for improper purposes, abuse of the prerogative, Brexit and refusal of the Royal Assent, public bodies, liability in negligence, electronic surveillance, kidnapping and the right to life, detention of football fans to prevent breaches of the peace, state of emergency, Turkish insurrection, and the imprisonment of political dissidents, civil partnerships and mixed sex couples, police retention of DNA samples and profiles, and the legality of pro-life protest.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 888 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2021
Publisher: Pearson Education Limited

Develop a strong understanding of legal issues and recent developments in Public Law Constitutional and Administrative Law, 10th Edition, by Alex Carroll is a popular, student-friendly text that can be relied upon to give you a solid understanding of the essential legal and political issues that underpin the British system of government and the rights and freedoms of those subject to it. Designed specifically for LLB students, its content provides an effortless knowledge both of modern controversies and other key topics falling within Public law.

Some of the recent developments given detailed consideration include:

The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;

The EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement 2020;

The EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2021;

The convention of Ministerial responsibility in the Brexit crisis;

The role of referendums in the British political and constitutional system;

Enhanced coverage and analysis of the doctrines of the Rule of Law, the Separation of Powers, and the Sovereignty of Parliament;

Parliamentary Privilege and the meaning of parliamentary proceedings (R (Miller) v The Prime Minister [2019]);

Contempt of Parliament and government failure to comply with resolutions of the House of Commons;

Suspension of sittings of the House of Commons for improper purposes. Abuse of the prerogative (R (Miller) v The Prime Minister [2019]);

Brexit and refusal of the Royal Assent;

Public bodies, liability in negligence (Poole Borough Council v GN and Another [2019]);

Liability of the police in damages, (Robinson v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire [2018]);

Electronic surveillance. Legality (Big Brother Watch v United Kingdom [2019]);

Kidnapping and false imprisonment.

The book also includes a comprehensive glossary of legal terms and a helpful index, making it an invaluable resource for anyone studying Public Law. Whether you are a law student, a practicing lawyer, or simply interested in understanding the British legal system, this book is an essential read.

Weight: 1674g
Dimension: 345 x 267 x 47 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781292286907
Edition number: 10 ed