Public Law

Public Law by Mark Elliott, published by Oxford University Press in 2014, is a comprehensive text that spans 850 pages and is presented in English. This edition offers a fresh and distinctive approach to public law, covering essential topics fundamental to undergraduate courses. The book provides a sophisticated analysis of the doctrines and institutions of public law, integrating this analysis with the broader socio-political context in which the constitution operates.
Readers will find that Public Law emphasizes three key themes: the significance of executive power and accountability, the transition from a political to a legal constitution, and the multi-layered nature of the UK constitution. These themes are designed to help readers approach the subject in a structured and accessible manner, facilitating a deeper understanding of public law. This text serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to navigate the complexities of constitutional law and its implications.
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Public Law offers a fresh and distinctive approach to the subject. Covering in detail all the topics fundamental to undergraduate courses, this essential text presents a sophisticated and coherent analysis of the doctrines and institutions of public law. Throughout, this analysis is integrated with explanation of the wider socio-political context in which the constitution operates.
Three key themes run throughout the book and help you to approach the subject in a structured and accessible way that aids deeper understanding of the subject. The key themes are:
– The significance of executive power and the challenge of ensuring that those who exercise such power are held to account;
– The shift from a political towards a legal constitution and the implications of this change; and
– The increasingly ‘multi-layered’ character of the UK constitution
Engaging, clear, and focused fully on what you need, Public Law is the perfect guide to this challenging and fascinating subject.
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