Includes bibliographical references and index.

Dedication -- Preface -- Tables of cases -- Table of legislation -- Table of European treaties & conventions -- The nature and purpose of administrative law -- The administrative system: a historical perspective -- Parliament and the executive -- Agencies and non-departmental public bodies -- Contract and service provision -- Local Government -- Devolution -- Information, standards and complaints -- Tribunals and inquiries -- European Union -- A case study: competition and regulation -- Natural justice: hearings -- Natural justice: hearings, public interest immunity and closed material procedure -- Natural justice: bias and independence -- Rule-making -- Error of law -- error of fact -- Failure to exercise discretion -- Abuse of discretion -- Human Rights Act -- Rationality and proportionality -- Legitimate expectations -- Equality -- Invalidity -- Remedies: standing -- Judicial remedies -- Remedies and reform -- Remedies: exclusion of review -- Crown liability -- Tort and restitution -- Index.

"Administrative Law provides a detailed and clear examination of what is a conceptually difficult area of law. Craig’s thorough and contextual approach to the subject has prompted thought, discussion and understanding amongst all those interested in the subject. Craig highlights the central issues of each topic area, providing a grounding in the themes covered, before moving forward with a more detailed look at each aspect of the subject, making this an invaluable text for students and academics alike." --Publisher's website.

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