Full Description
Looking at the UK and Scotland, Public Law Essentials is an invaluable guide for law students throughout the United Kingdom and for practising lawyers needing a quick reference. From the monarchy to the UK and Scottish parliaments, and from judicial review to the parliamentary ombudsman, this fully updated second edition gives you all the coverage of public law that you need for your course, your exams and your practice. In particular, the Scots law sections have been updated in light of the Smith Commission and the Scotland Bill 2015-16. Handy reference sections include tables of cases, statues and conventions, and summaries of essential facts and cases.
Contents
Table of Cases; Table of Statues; Table of Conventions; 1. Introduction; 2. The United Kingdom Constitution; 3. Doctrines of the Constitution; 4. The Judiciary; 5. The Monarchy; 6. The United Kingdom Parliament; 7. The United Kingdom Government; 8. The Scottish Parliament; 9. The Scottish Executive; 10. Judicial Review; 11. Parliamentary Ombudsmen; Index.
