Administrative Law

Eleventh Edition

William Wade and Christopher Forsyth

An institution in administrative law, for over fifty years this book has been trusted by students in the UK and abroad and extensively cited by Courts in England and Wales
Offers an unparalleled level of coverage of judicial review and the administrative arrangements of the United Kingdom from a leading expert in the field
Acheives a high-level and authoritative account of the law, whilst retaining clarity and an ease of navigability
This clear and perceptive account of the principles of administrative law provides the ideal exploration of the subject for the undergraduate student

New to this Edition:

The decisions of the Supreme Court and details of how the change from the Appeals Committee of the House of Lords as the apex court to the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has affected administrative law
Details of statutory changes such as the Equality Act 2010, the Localism Act 2011, the Justice and Security Act 2013, the European Union (Amendment) Act 2008 and the European Union Act 2011
Coverage of the changes proposed by the Ministry of Justice regarding judicial review as set out in their consultation paper Judicial Review: Proposals for Reform (London 2012)

Administrative Law

Eleventh Edition

William Wade and Christopher Forsyth

Description

Wade and Forsyth's Administrative Law has been a cornerstone text since its first edition in 1961. It provides a comprehensive and perceptive account of the principles of judicial review and the administrative arrangements of the United Kingdom. For over fifty years, Administrative Law has been trusted by students in the UK and internationally and is extensively cited by Courts in England and Wales.

The book's clarity of exposition makes it accessible to the student approaching the subject for the first time, whilst its breadth of coverage and perceptive insight ensure its value to all interested in this field, academics and practitioners alike.

Administrative Law

Eleventh Edition

William Wade and Christopher Forsyth

Part I. Introduction
1:Introduction
2:Constitutional foundations of the powers of the courts
Part II. Authorities and functions
3:The central government
4:Local and devolved government
5:Public corporations, privatisation and regulation
Part III. European influences
6:Incorporation of European law
Part IV. Powers and jurisdiction
7:Legal nature of powers
8:Jurisdiction over fact and law
9:Problems of invalidity
Part V. Discretionary power
10:Retention of discretion
11:Abuse of discretion
Part VI. Natural justice
12:Natural justice and legal justice
13:The rule against bias
14:The right to a fair hearing
Part VII. Remedies and liability
15:Ordinary remedies
16:Prerogative remedies
17:Boundaries of judicial review
18:Procedure of judicial review
19:Restrictions of remedies
20:Liability of public authorities
21:Crown proceedings
Part VIII. Administrative legislation and adjudication
22:Delegated legislation
23:Statutory tribunals
24:Statutory and other inquiries

Administrative Law

Eleventh Edition

William Wade and Christopher Forsyth

Author Information

William Wade, formerly Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of English Law, University of Cambridge, and Christopher Forsyth, Professor of Public Law and Private International Law, University of Cambridge

Christopher Forsyth is Professor of Public Law and Private International Law at the University of Cambridge, and the late William Wade was formerly Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of English Law at the University of Cambridge.

Administrative Law

Eleventh Edition

William Wade and Christopher Forsyth

Reviews and Awards

Review from previous edition 'Administrative Law is an extremely impressive and authoritative text providing excellent coverage of this complex and procedural area.' - Dr. Christopher J. Newman, Reader in Public Law, University of Sunderland

'A classic text. I always look forward to a new edition. It's authoritative in tone and analysis and comprehensive in coverage' - Robert Thomas, Professor of Public Law, School of Law, University of Manchester