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This manual offers a rigorous and structured exposition of British public law, with a particular focus on administrative law as a discipline grounded in constitutional principles, institutional accountability, and judicial oversight. Designed for law students and academic readers, it provides a linear and comprehensive framework for understanding the organisation, powers, and legal control of public authorities in the United Kingdom. The work is divided into seven doctrinal parts: Part I establishes the constitutional foundations of public law, including parliamentary sovereignty, the rule of law, and the separation of powers. Part II examines the institutional architecture of public authority, covering central government, local administration, devolved institutions, and non-departmental public bodies. Part III analyses the nature of administrative action, including discretion, delegated legislation, procedural fairness, and transparency. Part IV presents the framework of judicial review, detailing grounds of review, procedural requirements, and available remedies. Part V explores the liability of public authorities in tort, misfeasance, breach of statutory duty, and human rights violations. Part VI addresses the regulation of public services and the integration of equality norms, including the Public Sector Equality Duty and access to welfare. Part VII investigates the influence of human rights and European legal frameworks, including the Human Rights Act 1998, the European Convention on Human Rights, and retained EU law. The manual concludes with a jurisprudential annex compiling landmark cases, each presented with structured summaries and critical commentary to support doctrinal understanding and analytical engagement. Written in a sober and academic tone, the manual is designed to foster conceptual clarity, doctrinal precision, and critical reflection. It equips students with the tools to navigate public law as both a normative system and a practical framework for governance.

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