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A new introductory chapter helps students get to grips with the key aspects of public law as a field of study, outlining why it is important, how the UK and its political system function, and the fundamentals of the constitution Mark Elliott, Professor of Public Law, University of Cambridge, and Robert Thomas, Professor of Public Law, University of Manchester Public Law covers the essential topics of the public law module in an insightful and interesting way. The book guides students through key themes which help them to understand how the many strands of public law are interlinked.Suggested answers to the many questions posed throughout the book to help students get to grips with the key debates and issues

Chapter 1 carefully expanded, offering a clear introduction and summary of public law to help students get to grips with the subject To say that public law in the United Kingdom is a fast-moving subject would be an understatement. We were putting the finishing touches to the first edition of this book as the Coalition Government, which was in office from 2010 to 2015, was formed. At its inception, the Coalition Government endorsed a substantial programme of constitutional reform, although key elements of it — including the possibility of changing the voting system for UK general elections, investigating the replacement of the Human Rights Act 1998 with a ‘Bill of Rights’, and the replacement of the current House of Lords with a wholly or mainly elected second chamber — ultimately did not come to fruition. Robert Thomas is Professor of Public Law at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on administrative law. His book Administrative Justice and Asylum Appeals (2011) was awarded first prize by the Society of Legal Scholars Peter Birks Prize for Outstanding Legal Scholarship in 2011. Robert has acted as a specialist adviser to the House of Commons Constitutional Affairs Select Committee (2003-04). He is a member of the Administrative Justice Council. Robert has been awarded research funding by the Nuffield Foundation and the Economic and Social Research Council to fund empirical legal research into aspects of administrative law including

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Three key themes guide students through the book - the importance of executive accountability, the shift from political to legal constitutionalism, and multilayered governance - demonstrating the interlinking strands of public law Expert commentaries at the end of every chapter allow students to see the debates within each topic first-hand

The authors have a style and flair that is extremely impressive yet the book remains easy to understand and the information is clear and uncomplicated. * Staci Quinn, Law Student, Liverpool John Moores University * Oxford University Press has published the fourth edition of Public Law by Mark Elliott and Robert Thomas.Mark Elliott is Professor of Public Law at the University of Cambridge and a former Legal Adviser to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution. Mark's research interests lie in UK constitutional law and English administrative law. He is the recipient of the University of Cambridge Pilkington Prize for excellence in teaching and is the author of a widely-read blog, Public Law for Everyone (www.publiclawforeveryone.com), that is aimed at public law scholars, current and prospective law students, policy-makers, and others who are

This is an excellent book which our students enjoy using. It explains issues well without dumbing down and engages with debate in a way which encourages students to form their own views. * Chloe Wallace, Associate Professor, University of Leeds * Robert Thomas is Professor of Public Law at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on administrative law. His book Administrative Justice and Asylum Appeals (2011) was awarded first prize by the Society of Legal Questions are posed throughout each chapter to encourage students get to grips with the contentious nature of the subject This is an excellent book which our students enjoy using. It explains issues well without dumbing down and engages with debate in a way which encourages students to form their own views.

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The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 are analysed in detail, considering how EU law will operate in the UK going forward as well as the wider constitutional implications of the Brexit process The authors have a real flair for capturing both the vibrant nature of public law in practice and the key contemporary debates in the field. They use practical examples to bring this subject to life and include expert commentaries on each chapter to allow students to see academic debate first-hand. Every chapter has been thoroughly updated, in particular those related to the implications of Brexit The authors capture the dynamic nature of public law, covering essential topics and key contemporary debates, as well as offering fascinating insights.