Public Law

This best-selling textbook covers the essential topics of undergraduate public law modules in an insightful and interesting way. The authors capture the vibrant nature of public law in practice and the key contemporary debates in the field. The fresh, direct and clear writing style enables students to really understand the fundamentals of the subject while also encouraging them to engage with difficult issues and debates.

1. The book guides students through three key themes - the importance of executive accountability, the shift from political to legal constitutionalism, and multilayered governance - in order to demonstrate how the many strands of public law are interlinked.
2. Practical examples are used throughout to show students how this subject is of essential importance to everyday life in the UK.
3. Questions are posed throughout each chapter to encourage students to get to grips with the contentious nature of the subject.
4. The authors use figures throughout the book to clearly explain complex concepts.
5. The 'expert commentary' feature at the end of every chapter allows students to see the debates within each subject area first-hand.