Craig Prescott – författare

The only public law text to take a practical approach to the subject, applying the law to real life without sacrificing theoretical depth.Public Law guides students to a clear understanding of the fundamentals of constitutional and administrative law, with each concept applied to a hypothetical scenario for practical context. With a fluid, succinct style, the authors carve a logical pathway through the key areas studied on the LLB.Key features- Combines clear, easy-to-follow explanations of the fundamental principles of public law with theoretically critical consideration of the key areas of debate- Takes a distinctly practical approach, using convincing real-life scenarios and learning features to engage students, setting the law into an everyday context- Perfectly pitched for undergraduates, the book's contents and approach align neatly with the majority of public law courses- Provides thorough coverage of administrative law along with the three grounds for judicial reviewNew to this Edition- Revised chapters on the separation of powers, the rule of law, and parliamentary sovereignty- Discussion of recent case law concerning the courts' consideration of ouster clauses in R (Oceana) v Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) and R (LA (Albania)) v Upper Tribunal- Updated to include coverage of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and the Public Order Act 2023- Recent developments within central government are discussed including coverage of events and updates that took place following Labours' victory in the 2024 General ElectionDigital formats and resourcesThe fourth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with multiple choice questions, guidance on approaching and analysing the real life scenarios in the book, legal updates, functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

This book provides the most complete history of the Regency Acts and Counsellors of State ever undertaken. Using documents from the National Archives, the book outlines why the position was created in the early 20th century, how the question of a regency and Counsellors of State became entangled with the abdication of Edward VIII, and how the position became a crucial feature of the reign of Elizabeth II.Counsellors of State were a little-known part of the constitutional monarchy. Yet, recently, the role has attracted public scrutiny as Princes Harry and Andrew remain Counsellors despite their withdrawal from public life. Counsellors can deputise for the monarch when they are overseas or unwell, ensuring that the monarchy can continue to fulfil its constitutional functions. The book explains the role of Counsellors and the legal and practical problems surrounding their functions. It also discusses the problems with how the Regency Acts provide for a regent. The reign of Charles III raises important questions both for the present and the future. The King is known to favour a “slimmed down”, more flexible, modern monarchy. Reforming the positions of Counsellors of State and regent could be part of this. Should the position be used to smooth the transition to William V? Should the British monarchy follow examples from other monarchies in Europe and allow a monarch to retire with the heir to the throne acting as regent? The book concludes with suggested reforms to ensure that the modern monarchy continues to fulfil its constitutional duties.

The monarchy is the heart of the United Kingdom’s social, political and constitutional construction. The King is a non-party-political head of state, Supreme Head of the Church of England, head of the Commonwealth and head of state of fourteen former colonial nations, including Canada, New Zealand and Australia.The royal family is subject to intense public scrutiny, which has created tensions and fractures in the public image of the monarchy and risks undermining the Crown’s broader political and constitutional role.Craig Prescott presents a detailed and considered study of the role of monarchy in the twenty-first century and how it might adapt to survive and continue to be relevant for the people of Britain and the wider world.