Böcker av Jean McFadden

Fully updated in light of the 2012 and 2016 Scotland Acts and the Independence and Brexit referenda, this textbook gives students a rigorous introduction to the powers of the Scottish Parliament: how it makes laws, how it holds the Scottish Government to account and how its legislation and its actions can be scrutinised and challenged.

Public Law Essentials explains the most important aspects of constitutional law in the UK. From the UK constitution to the Monarchy, and from the Scottish and UK parliaments to the parliamentary ombudsman, this is your essential guide to how constitutional law works in Scotland and the UK, and how it interacts with other areas of law.

Scottish Administrative Law Essentials is a clear and concise study and revision guide for students of the law in Scotland. It contains all of the essential information students need when preparing for exams and includes useful summary sections of essential facts and essential cases. An invaluable text which students can use to gain a quick understanding of a new subject, to help them through a course or as an aid to revision for exams. This book is also an excellent resource for those who need to refresh their knowledge of the subject. Table of Cases, Table of Statutes and an Index are included. Contents: Introduction Doctrines of the Constitution Structure of Government in the UK Subordinate Legislation The Ultra Vires Doctrine Judicial Review Natural Justice Ombudsmen Tribunals and Inquiries