Constitutional & Administrative Law

by A. Bradley, K.D. Ewing, C.J.S. Knight

Bradley, Ewing and Knight Constitutional and Administrative Law, 18 th edition is the latest version of one of the UK's best-known textbooks in law, offering you unique expert analysis coming from a team of leading figures in the field. Well-known for its authority and reliability, the book has been widely recognised and cited by courts at almost every level in the United Kingdom, including the Supreme Court, as well as courts in other jurisdictions. This comprehensive text reflects the framework of contemporary constitutional and administrative or public law modules. It provides unrivalled detail and a range of knowledge in its field, by dividing the study into four i) the core principles of the constitution, ii) the institutions of government, iii) civil liberties and human rights, and iv) judicial review and legal accountability of government. The organisation and structure of the textbook make it relevant for multiple modules, whether you are studying a general, Year 1 course or a more advanced course on Civil Liberties, Human Rights, and Administrative Law. This latest edition provides you with a detailed understanding of the key, essential cases that have influenced UK's constitution via a range of extended summaries, prompting individual reflection and group discussion in class. As it continues to evolve, reflecting the major changes in the field, this textbook is the definitive guide on all aspects of the constitution and an essential tool for the students who intend to practice the relevant fields in law. "A traditional textbook with a contemporary feel." Professor Stephen Bailey, University of Nottingham Pearson, the world's learning company.

Genres: Law, Academic, Textbooks

944 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

Reviews

[Allan · Rating 5 out of 5]

In my view this is the gold standard of what a textbook should be.

This textbook is thorough, detailed, backs-up everything it has to say with strong and easily accessible sources, where there are conflicting views it presents them with balance and the authors avoid imposing their personal views onto the text either explicitly through what they say or implicitly by underhandedly giving more weight and attention to that they agree at the expense of what they do not - something I have seen becoming more common in textbooks.

[Joe · Rating 2 out of 5]

The main flaw with this book is that its coverage is mostly limited to the specific operation of various institutions within the UK, often in almost painful detail. If that's what you need, it's an excellent book. However, if, as I was, you are reading this for a university course, it is likely that dozens of numbers on the operation of Parliament are not what you are looking for; rather, you want detailed coverage of constitutional debates and important judgments, where this is unfortunately lacking (it could just be my memory - mine was a library copy so easy reference is not possibly - but I don't remember Ghaidan v Godin-Mendoza being covered at all).

[Ravi Singh · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very comprehensive and guiding light on this subject. sure to become a bible for any student. reading even chapters of this will help you to understand much of the furore and the seesaw type of progress being made for Brexit by our hapless Parliamentarians. But also good for answering those questions you thought of after watching the stage performance of King Charles III or its TV version! The rights duties and obligations of the Monarch, Parliament, the Judiciary and our role in the EU (boo! hiss!) all for you to learn about.

You'll never watch the news in the same way again.

[Boubouyorkie2025 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good textbook for information, but unfortunately is a bit lacking in analysis and commentary. The descriptions of the cases are good, but it would be nice if the authors provided some opinions and argumentation from both their own work and other prominent academic writers. It would certainly reduce the research workload.