Subjects:

Constitutional and Administrative Law

The sixth edition of Textbook on Administrative Law has been substantially rewritten to provide a concise and topical account of this fast-moving area of law.

The guiding theme for this acclaimed textbook is how accountability is achieved through a 'grievance chain' comprising Parliament, informal methods of dispute resolution, ombudsmen, tribunals, and particularly, by the courts through judicial review. This edition remains as accessible as ever, fully exploring the core areas of the subject and setting them in a contextual framework. In addition to wide-spread recognition as an invaluable core text for LLB and CPE students, Leyland and Anthony is a stimulating introduction to administrative law for postgraduates and for non-law undergraduates with an interest in the field.

• Written in a clear and succinct style - ideal for use by students approaching the subject for the first time, as well as more advanced students seeking concise coverage of this demanding area of public law
• Topical analysis of recent case law, legislation and reform encourages the student to engage with the contentious debates that surround administrative law
• With the syllabus of undergraduate administrative law courses firmly in mind, each topic is covered in a detailed and thorough manner, ensuring that the book is suitable as the core text on all such courses
• A detailed glossary defines and explains key terms and concepts to help the student understand the intricacies of administrative law
• The chapters are thoughtfully structured to help guide the student through each topic, with chapter introductions, concluding comments and suggestions for further reading

New to this edition

• An extensively rewritten chapter on the European Union, with particular focus on the impact of EU law on UK administrative law
• Discussion of the Human Rights Act 1998 has been fully integrated into the relevant chapters, ensuring that the implications of this vital legislation is explored at the most appropriate junctures
• A brand new chapter on legitimate expectations and equality has been included, to maintain truly comprehensive coverage
• Separate chapters on tribunals and inquiries (incorporating coverage of the Inquiries Act 2005) provide suitably in-depth coverage of these important bodies