Public Law

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John Stanton (Reader in Law, Reader in Law at The City Law School, City St George's, University of London) Craig Prescott (Lecturer in Law, Lecturer in Law, Royal Holloway, University of London)

Public Law

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ISBN: 9780198929680

John Stanton (Reader in Law, Reader in Law at The City Law School, City St George's, University of London), Craig Prescott (Lecturer in Law, Lecturer in Law, Royal Holloway, University of London)

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Oxford University Press
06 August 2025

Laws of Specific jurisdictions; Constitutional & administrative law

The only public law text to take a practical approach to the subject, applying the law to real life without sacrificing theoretical depth.

Public Law guides students to a clear understanding of the fundamentals of constitutional and administrative law, with each concept applied to a hypothetical scenario for practical context. With a fluid, succinct style, the authors carve a logical pathway through the key areas studied on the LLB.

Key features- Combines clear, easy-to-follow explanations of the fundamental principles of public law with theoretically critical consideration of the key areas of debate- Takes a distinctly practical approach, using convincing real-life scenarios and learning features to engage students, setting the law into an everyday context- Perfectly pitched for undergraduates, the book's contents and approach align neatly with the majority of public law courses- Provides thorough coverage of administrative law along with the three grounds for judicial reviewNew to this Edition- Revised chapters on the separation of powers, the rule of law, and parliamentary sovereignty- Discussion of recent case law concerning the courts' consideration of ouster clauses in R (Oceana) v Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) and R (LA (Albania)) v Upper Tribunal- Updated to include coverage of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and the Public Order Act 2023- Recent developments within central government are discussed including coverage of events and updates that took place following Labours' victory in the 2024 General ElectionDigital formats and resourcesThe fourth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with multiple choice questions, guidance on approaching and analysing the real life scenarios in the book, legal updates, functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

By: John Stanton (Reader in Law Reader in Law at The City Law School City St George's University of London), Craig Prescott (Lecturer in Law, Lecturer in Law, Royal Holloway, University of London)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 190mm, Spine: 40mm
Weight: 1.437kg
ISBN: 9780198929680
ISBN 10: 0198929684
Pages: 848
Publication Date: 06 August 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr John Stanton is Reader in Law at City St George's, University of London specializing in localism and comparative constitutional law. He has considerable experience researching and teaching public law, and has also worked as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Malta. John is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a member of the Society of Legal Scholars, the UK Constitutional Law Association and the Political Studies Association. Dr Craig Prescott is a Lecturer in Law at the Royal Holloway University of London, and specialises in UK constitutional law and politics, with a particular focus on the monarchy and Parliament. He previously taught at King's College London, The University of Manchester and at The University of Winchester, where Craig founded the Centre for Parliament and Public Law. Craig is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is a member of the Society of Legal Scholars, the UK Constitutional Law Association, and the Study of Parliament Group.

Reviews for Public Law

The book is presented very well and is written in a clear and comprehensible style. * Dr John Cotter, Senior Lecturer in Law, Keele University * This is an impressive book overall which provides an excellent introduction to public law for those new to the subject. * Dr Robert Taylor, Reader in Public Law, University of Aberdeen *