Administrative Law - Softcover

Paul Craig

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9381082049 ISBN 13: 9789381082041

Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell, 2011

Synopsis

Key Features Places administrative law clearly within its historical, political and social framework Provides a detailed analysis of administrative policies and judicial decisions Examines diffi cult and controversial questions raised and suggests solutions Offers invaluable comparisons with other jurisdictions including the USA Covers all the main topics common to the majority of undergraduate law programmes Includes two new chapters on judicial review of fact and on judicial review and equality Examines key case law including: Ghaidan, A v Home Secretary, Carson, Hooper, and Nadarajah About the Book: Administrative Law: 6th Edition This guide delivers to students a stimulating and accessibleunderstanding of one of the most complex areas of law.Administration Law: Contents The administrative system The nature and purpose of administrative law The administrative system: a historical perspective Parliament and the executive Agencies and non-departmental public bodies Contract, service provision and governance Local government, local governance and democracy Devolution, Wales and Scotland Information, standards and complaints Tribunals and inquiries The European community A case study: competition and regulation Judicial review Natural justice: hearings Natural justice: bias and independence Jurisdiction and error of law Review of fact and evidence The Human Rights Act and judicial review The Human Rights Act, judicial review and equality Failure to exercise discretion Abuse of discretion: illegality Abuse of discretion: irrationality, reasonableness andproportionality Abuse of discretion: legitimate expectations Rule making Invalidity Remedies Standing The judicial remedies Remedies and reform Remedies: exclusion of review Public interest immunity and crown liability Tort and restitution

Edition details

• Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 9381082049
• ISBN 13: 9789381082041
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English