The second edition of English Public Law acts as an accessible first point of reference for practitioners approaching a public law issue for the first time, whilst simultaneously providing a lucid, concise and authoritative overview of all the key areas of public law (constitutional, administrative, human rights, and criminal law) within one single portable volume. The second edition has been fully revised and updated to take into account all key legislative and procedural changes since 2004, including;

- The gradual bringing into force of both the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and the Criminal Justice Act 2003
- The Civil Partnerships Act 2004
- The Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (including the anticipated introduction of the Supreme Court in October 2009)
- Recent higher courts decisions concerning public law and human rights;
- The Criminal Procedure Rules 2005;
- The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005;
- The Armed Forces Act 2006;
- The Equality Act 2006;
- The Consolidated Criminal Practice Direction;
- The Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008;
- Changes introduced by the Tribunals Service throughout 2007 and 2008

This title is an ideal quick reference for practitioners to fall back on when a client raises a point outside their normal area of expertise as well as for academics, overseas libraries, and practitioners overseas who want a one-stop resource on English and public law.