Oxford University Press has published the fourth edition of Public Law by Mark Elliott and Robert Thomas. Also available as an e-book enhanced with self-test questions and author videos to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support This is an excellent book which our students enjoy using. It explains issues well without dumbing down and engages with debate in a way which encourages students to form their own views. 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 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

Every chapter has been thoroughly updated, in particular those related to the implications of Brexit Every chapter in this edition has been thoroughly updated, and many parts of the text have been fundamentally rewritten. As explained above, we have attempted to reflect the richness and diversity of the constitutional developments that have taken place since the previous edition was written, while placing those developments in context by reference to the constitution’s fundamental principles and the book’s key themes. The new material and developments found in this edition are far too numerous to list exhaustively, but the following are worth emphasising.Questions are posed throughout each chapter to encourage students get to grips with the contentious nature of the subject

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 This is an excellent book which our students enjoy using. It explains issues well without dumbing down and engages with debate in a way which encourages students to form their own views. * Chloe Wallace, Associate Professor, University of Leeds *The authors have a style and flair that is extremely impressive yet the book remains easy to understand and the information is clear and uncomplicated. * Staci Quinn, Law Student, Liverpool John Moores University * Practical examples illustrate the importance of public law to everyday life in the UK and discussion questions encourage students to consider contentious issues The 'expert commentary' feature at the end of every chapter allows students to see the debates within each subject area first-hand