The fresh, direct and clear writing style enables students to really understand the fundamentals of the subject while also encouraging them to engage with difficult issues and debates

Robert Thomas is Professor of Public Law at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on administrative law. His book Administrative Justice and Asylum Appeals (2011) was awarded first prize by the Society of Legal Mark Elliott, Professor of Public Law, University of Cambridge, and Robert Thomas, Professor of Public Law, University of Manchester The 'expert commentary' feature at the end of every chapter allows students to see the debates within each subject area first-hand Oxford University Press has published the fourth edition of Public Law by Mark Elliott and Robert Thomas.

This best-selling textbook covers the essential topics of undergraduate public law modules in an insightful and interesting way. The authors capture the vibrant nature of public law in practice and the key contemporary debates in the field. Three key themes guide students through the book - the importance of executive accountability, the shift from political to legal constitutionalism, and multilayered governance - demonstrating the interlinking strands of public law Every chapter has been thoroughly updated, in particular those related to the implications of Brexit A new introductory chapter helps students get to grips with the key aspects of public law as a field of study, outlining why it is important, how the UK and its political system function, and the fundamentals of the constitution Also available as an e-book enhanced with self-test questions and author videos to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support

The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 are analysed in detail, considering how EU law will operate in the UK going forward as well as the wider constitutional implications of the Brexit process Robert Thomas is Professor of Public Law at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on administrative law. His book Administrative Justice and Asylum Appeals (2011) was awarded first prize by the Society of Legal Scholars Peter Birks Prize for Outstanding Legal Scholarship in 2011. Robert has acted as a specialist adviser to the House of Commons Constitutional Affairs Select Committee (2003-04). He is a member of the Administrative Justice Council. Robert has been awarded research funding by the Nuffield Foundation and the Economic and Social Research Council to fund empirical legal research into aspects of administrative law including Expert commentaries at the end of every chapter allow students to see the debates within each topic first-hand Questions are posed throughout each chapter to encourage students get to grips with the contentious nature of the subjectChapter 1 carefully expanded, offering a clear introduction and summary of public law to help students get to grips with the subject Mark Elliott is Professor of Public Law and Chair of the Faculty of Law at the University of Cambridge. From 2015 to 2019, he served as Legal Adviser to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution, providing advice to the Committee on a range of legislative and other matters. Mark co-founded the international biennial Public Law Conference series and co-convened the first two conferences. His research interests lie in UK constitutional

Practical examples illustrate the importance of public law to everyday life in the UK and discussion questions encourage students to consider contentious issuesAlso available as an ebook enhanced with self-assessment activities and multi-media content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support