Public Law: Text, Cases, and Materials 6th ed

Andrew Le Sueur, Maurice Sunkin, Jo Eric Khushal Murkens ISBN13: 9780198983880 Previous Edition ISBN: 9780192870612 Published: June 2026 Publisher: Oxford University Press Country of Publication: UK Format: Paperback Public law in action: case studies and extracts from crucial sources alongside expert commentary, which together bring the law to life. Public Law: Text, Cases, and Materials explores the key institutions, legal principles, and conventions that underpin the public law of the UK. Public law is brought to life through case studies and extracts from key sources, which are clearly explained and critiqued by the authors. The authors provide students with a thought-provoking and detailed analysis of the core issues in public law and set them in their political context to encourage a full understanding of the subject Clear commentary and analysis is supported by carefully selected extracts from a range of sources, including academic writing, reports of parliamentary committees, and key judgments so that students have convenient access to and gain experience of studying different sources of information Specifically designed learning features such as questions and mini case studies bring life to the law as well as helping to develop important analytical and interpretational skills Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support New to this edition: Chapters 1, 9, and 12 have been fully rewritten with new sections and clearer links to foundational principles New case studies on the Windrush scandal (Ch. 9) and the Public Order Act 1986 (Ch. 13) Chapter 6 has been expanded to cover a detailed analysis of English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-25, Metro Mayors, and combined authorities with updated statistics and maps Contents: Part I: Constitutional Fundamentals 1:Mapping public law 2:The constitutional rulebook 3:The legislative supremacy of the UK Parliament 4:The rule of law 5:Separating and balancing powers 6:Multilevel governing within the United Kingdom Part II: Executive Functions 7:Introduction to executive functions 8:Government of the United Kingdom 9:Accountability 10:Prerogative powers Part III: Legislative Functions 11:Introduction to legislative functions 12:Primary legislation 13:Delegated legislation Part IV: Judicial and Dispute Resolution Functions 14:Introduction to judicial and dispute resolution functions 15:The judiciary 16:Administrative justice: tribunals and ombuds 17:Judicial review 1: The importance and role of judicial review 18:Judicial review 2: Illegality and irrationality 19:Judicial review 3: Procedural fairness 20:Protecting rights: Using human rights in the United Kingdom courts 21:Protecting human rights case studies: School uniforms, terrorism, and prisoner voting Part V: The European Union 22:Institutions of the European Union 23:Joining and Leaving the European Union