[PDF Version] Ian Loveland: Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and Human Rights: A Critical Introduction (Oxford University Press)

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Ian Loveland's Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and Human Rights: A Critical Introduction is a comprehensive guide to public law, blending legal theory with practical insights. This book delves into key topics such as parliamentary sovereignty, the rule of law, separation of powers, judicial review, and the Human Rights Act 1998. It also explores contemporary issues like Brexit's constitutional implications and potential reforms in the UK legal system. Loveland's work is essential for students, academics, and practitioners seeking a critical understanding of constitutional and administrative law.

Contents:

Part I: Theoretical Principles

1: Defining the constitution?

2: Parliamentary sovereignty

3: The rule of law and the separation of powers

4: The Royal prerogative

Part II: The Institutions and Operation of National Government

5: The House of Commons

6: The House of Lords

7: The electoral system

8: Parliamentary privilege

9: Constitutional conventions

Part III: The Geographical Separation of Powers

10: Local government

11: Parliamentary sovereignty within the European Union

12: The governance of Scotland and Wales

Part IV: Administrative Law

13: Substantive grounds of judicial review

14: Procedural grounds of judicial review

15: Challenging governmental decisions: the process

16: Locus Standi

Part V: Human Rights

17: Human Rights I: traditional perspectives

18: Human Rights II: emergent principles

19: Human Rights III: new substantive grounds of review

20: Human Rights IV: the Human Rights Act 1998

21: Human Rights V: the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998

22: Human Rights VI: governmental powers of arrest and detention

Part VI: Conclusions

23: A revolution by due process of law? Leaving the European Union

24: Conclusion