Public Law

Public Law provides a clear explanation and up-to-date analysis of constitutional and administrative law. The third edition is published as part of Sweet & Maxwell's Textbook Series and provides students with a clear and accessible understanding of the range of topics covered in undergraduate courses on public law. The text succinctly covers all the constitutional reforms introduced since 1997 that have resulted in an unprecedented transformation of the public law of the UK. the scale of constitutional reform is probably more far reaching than at any time in the past. The new edition has been completely revised and updated to include the impact the impact of new legislation including the Human Rights Act 1998, the Data Protection Act 1998, the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and the Terrorism Act 2000. Reforms to the House of Lords, the introduction of devolution to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the introduction of a strategic authority for London are discussed. Changes to the internal workings of local government including the introduction of a cabinet style system of governance, the use of PFI arrangements, and the regulation of the major Utilities are also considered.