LA0544 - Public Law [CPE FT, CPE PT]

Bradley, A and Ewing, K : Constitutional and Administrative Law (14th ed.) (Pearson).

Each topic is accompanied by a handout detailing topic-specific reading from a wide range of sources.

1. Sources and nature of the British Constitution
2. The European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998
3. The Legislative Supremacy of Parliament
4. Scrutiny of the Executive
5. Police Powers
6. The Law Relating to Public Order
7. Judicial Review of Administrative Action

In addition to providing a sound knowledge base, the module aims to develop skills of research, problem-solving , essay-writing and critical analysis which are essential for lawyers and useful transferable skills.

At the end of the module students should:


• A working knowledge of the UK constitution
• A working knowledge of the law relating to police powers and public order
• A working knowledge of judicial review
• An improved ability to research legal questions
• An improved ability to critically analyse legal questions
• An improved ability to solve legal problems.

Not Applicable

Students are provided with a set of materials which includes 18 electronic lectures (powerpoint slides and accompanying commentary). These materials are available electronically via the ELP. Additionally, interactive answers are also provided on the ELP together with advice on examination technique.

Face-to face teaching is by the traditional methods of lectures and seminars. Seminars are often based on past exam questions.

Face-to face teaching is by the traditional methods of lectures and seminars. Seminars are often based on past exam questions.