Constitutional and administrative law - E. C. S Wade|A. W Bradley|K. D Ewing

This is a systematic account of a key topic in student law courses, and also an introduction to the literature of public law. This is a major textbook, covering all aspects of the subject - which is a required topic for entry into the legal profession in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is also studied by all law students in Scotland.;The changes to this edition include: the Public Order Act 1986, the Official Secrets Act, the Security Service Act and the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, all of 1989 - measures that directly affect the individual's civil liberties.;It examines the increasing impact on Britain of the law of the European Communities and asks whether the United Kingdom needs a new Bill of Rights to keep national law in line with the European convention on Human Rights.;Although the approach remains essentially the same as previous editions its structure has been revised. Much new material is included, ensuring the book is up-to-date and relevant to the study of law, government and politics today.