The authors capture the dynamic nature of public law, covering essential topics and key contemporary debates, as well as offering fascinating insights. Also available as an ebook enhanced with self-assessment activities and multi-media content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support

Mark Elliott is Professor of Public Law at the University of Cambridge and a former Legal Adviser to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution. Mark's research interests lie in UK constitutional law and English administrative law. He is the recipient of the University of Cambridge Pilkington Prize for excellence in teaching and is the author of a widely-read blog, Public Law for Everyone (www.publiclawforeveryone.com), that is aimed at public law scholars, current and prospective law students, policy-makers, and others who areThe 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 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

Expert commentaries at the end of every chapter allow students to see the debates within each topic first-handOxford University Press has published the fourth edition of Public Law by Mark Elliott and Robert Thomas. The 'expert commentary' feature at the end of every chapter allows students to see the debates within each subject area first-hand Practical examples are used throughout to show students how this subject is of essential importance to everyday life in the UK 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 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