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Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law

Name: Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law
Author: Thompson, Brian , Allen, Michael
ISBN: 9780199579044

by Thompson, Brian, Allen, Michael

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"Cases & Materials on Constitutional & Administrative Law provides students with the wide range of legal materials required for success on undergraduate courses. Extracts from leading cases are combined with legal, political and philosophical materials and linked together with explanatory text, alongside notes and questions for discussion." The authors take a critical look at the main doctrines of constitutional law as well as the principles of administrative law, examining the operation of the constitution in relation to Parliament, the Executive, and the citizen. This text continues to provide students with instant access to a collection of up-to-date judgements and statutory provisions; ideal for weekly reading, coursework assignments and revision.

Synopsis

Cases & Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law is an invaluable resource for law students. Extracts from the leading cases are combined with legal, political and philosophical materials and linked together with explanatory text, alongside extensive notes and questions for discussion. The authors take a critical look at the main doctrines of constitutional law as well as the principles of administrative law, examining the operation of the constitution in relation to Parliament, the Executive, and the citizen. Incisive commentary throughout the text provides students with a range of views on challenging issues which will stimulate thought and discussion. The tenth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in legislation, case law, and politics, including the 2010 general election. This essential text continues to provide students with instant access to an unrivalled collection of up-to-date judgments and statutory provisions; ideal for weekly reading, coursework assignments, and revision.

About the Author, Thompson, Brian , Allen, Michael

Brian Thompson is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Liverpool Law School, University of Liverpool. He is a member of the advisory body, The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council. Michael Allen, formerly Professor of Law at Newcastle Law School, University of Newcastle, is now a member of the Criminal Cases Review Commission. He is the author of a number of leading legal books, including Textbook on Criminal Law, also published by OUP.