Explore the foundational principles that govern the relationship between the state and its citizens. This topic offers valuable guidance for legal professionals navigating the nuances of constitutional and administrative law, ensuring adherence to legal frameworks and promoting effective governance.
The Cabinet Office has published the 'Rewiring the State' statement , setting out a framework for transferring powers, resources and functions from...
The House of Commons Defence Committee has concluded that the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) 2022 Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) data...
The Cabinet Office has published its latest update of the Public Procurement Review Service (PPRS) referrals and case resolutions, covering cases from...
This week's edition of Public Law weekly highlights includes a hand-picked summary of news analysis, legal updates and case law from the world of...
Sources of constitutional lawIn briefThe British constitution is unwritten in the sense that it does not derive from a single constitutional text. It...
Methods of statutory interpretation used to resolve disputes about the meaning of legislationIntroduction to statutory interpretationThe aim of...
Convention rights—structure of qualified rightsThe rights preserved under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), as set out in the Human...
Judicial review—time limits and the pre-action protocolWhen considering whether and how to bring a claim for judicial review, the first step is to...
Consultation: requirement and processAny consultation exercise carried out by a public authority in relation to a proposed decision must be conducted at a time when proposals are at a sufficiently formative stage, with adequate information, and time to allow a proper and informed response, leading
Separation of powers—legislative, executive and judiciarySource of the doctrine of the separation of powersThe origins of the doctrine of the separation of powers are often traced to John Locke’s Second Treatise of Government (1689), in which he identified the 'executive' and 'legislative' powers as
What is the effect/rule for interpreting legislation that specifically refers to enactments that have been repealed and replaced? Should the replacement enactments be applied instead?General principles―Parliamentary supremacy and implied repealThe doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty requires that
Methods of statutory interpretationIntroduction to statutory interpretationThe aim of statutory interpretation is to arrive at the legal meaning of legislation, or in other words, the meaning that conveys the legislative intention. The primary indication of legislative intention is the legislative
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