Public Law 6th ed

The market-leading public law text: uses three key themes to tie the subject together with style and flair.

New to this edition:

• Every chapter thoroughly revised, reflecting the latest developments in areas including devolution, the implications of Brexit, and contemporary political debates about human rights
• Discussion of new legislation, including the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 and the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026
• Expert commentaries updated to reflect current issues and recent policy changes

The authors capture the dynamic nature of public law, covering essential topics and key contemporary debates, as well as offering fascinating insights.

Selling Points:

• Fresh, direct and clear writing style enables students to develop a thorough understanding of the fundamentals, while engaging readers with difficult issues and debates
• Three key themes guide students through the book, and demonstrate the interlinking strands of public law: the importance of executive accountability; the relationship between political and legal forms of constitutionalism; and the tensions that arise between them, and multilayered governance
• Practical examples help to contextualise for students the importance of public law to everyday life in the UK, and discussion questions encourage students to consider contentious issues
• Expert commentaries at the end of chapters allow students to see the debates within each topic first-hand
• Also available as an enhanced e-book with self-test questions and author videos to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support