The Law-Making Process 9th ed

This book presents a critical, in-depth analysis of the law-making process.

Now in its 9th edition, this leading textbook presents a complete overview of the law-making procedure in the UK. Written by Michael Zander KC, one of the foremost authorities on the workings of the legal system, it combines critical and clear commentary with a well-chosen and wide-ranging selection of materials so that students have at their fingertips everything they need to know about the law-making process.

Dealing with every stage and all forms of law-making, it looks at:

• the preparation of legislation
• its passage through Parliament
• statutory interpretation
• the operation of the rules of precedent in judicial decision-making
• the many facets of judicial law-making, and
• the machinery of law reform

The 9th edition has been updated to include the latest information and commentary about government action, case law, legislation and official reports. It provides extensive coverage of the law-making process post-Brexit and analysis of the changing character of the Supreme Court.