Public Law Essentials - Dale Mcfadzean

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Résumé :
Your guide to understanding public law in Scotland and the UK Public Law Essentials, now in its second edition in the Edinburgh Law Essentials series, is a concise study guide for students. It provides up-to-date, concise and comprehensive coverage of public law in Scotland, and whilst a significant portion of the text deals with the Scottish Parliament, it is still overwhelmingly a UK public law overview and invaluable for readers wishing to grasp the similarities and differences in public law in both jurisdictions. It is the ideal text for students who come new to the subject and for those preparing for exams, and is also an excellent resource for those who need to refresh or update their knowledge. Summary sections of Essential Facts and Essential Cases help students to identify, understand and remember the key elements of the subject. Key Features . Describes the aspects of public law specific to Scotland . Summary sections of Essential Facts and Essential Cases . Covers UK public law principles and practice Jean McFadden is Visiting Lecturer in Law at the University of Strathclyde. She is the author of Public Law Essentials (2008) and Local Government Law in Scotland: An Introduction (2008). She is co-author of Scottish Administrative Law Essentials (2006), The Scottish Parliament: An Introduction (2010) and Guide to Statutory Duties and Powers for Glasgow City Council (2015). Dale McFadzean is Lecturer in Law at the University of the West of Scotland. He is the author of Scottish Administrative Law Essentials (2006), Public Law Essentials (2007), Scots Law for Students: An Introduction (2007), An Introduction to Law and Legal Obligations, 2nd edition (2009) and Legal Method Essentials (2010). Cover design: Stuart Dalziel [EUP logo] edinburghuniversitypress.com ISBN [cover] 978-1-84586-136-0 ISBN [PPC] 978-1-4744-1092-2

Biographie:

Jean McFadden is Visiting Lecturer in Law at the University of Strathclyde. Alongside her academic law career, she has served as a councillor since 1971 and was Leader of Glasgow City Council 1980-1986 and 1992-1994. She held the posts of Chairman of Mayfest 1983-97, City Treasurer 1986-92 and President of COSLA 1990-92. She was awarded the CBE in 1992.

Dale McFadzean is Lecturer in Law at the University of the West of Scotland. His areas of expertise include constitutional law, administrative law and legal education in general. Dale is a a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Director of the Scottish Universities Law Institute, and a board member of the Juridical Review. He is the author of a number of successful legal textbooks, including Scottish Administrative Law Essentials (2006), Public Law Essentials (2007), Scots Law for Students: An Introduction (2007), An Introduction to Law and Legal Obligations, 2nd edition (2009) and Legal Method Essentials (2010). He is a contributor to the Stair Memorial Encyclopaedia.

Sommaire:
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.