Highly acclaimed for its lucid style and breadth of coverage, this book offers a sound and interesting explanation of the law and its underlying principles, relating them to the practical requirements of public administration. An impressive array of examples is incorporated, effectively illustrating the diverse contexts in which the law operates.

1. Administrative law: content and context 2. Administrative authorities 3. Legislation and administration 4. Administrative procedures and sanctions 5. Tribunals 6. Duties in administrative law 7. Powers and their use 8. The misuse of power 9. Procedure and the law 10. The duty to give reasons 11. Judicial review 12. Statutory appeals and applications 13. The contracts of public authorities 14. The torts of public authorities 15. Discovery of documents: public interest immunity 16. Ombudsmen, auditors and others Index

David Foulkes , Formerly Professor of Law, University of Wales, Cardiff