Includes bibliographical references (p. [513]-518) and index.

Introduction, theory and history -- Constitutional concepts and executive power -- The modern administrative state -- European union law -- The general issue of accountability : the role of parliament and MPS -- 'The ombudsman principle' -- Dispute resolution in the administrative state : tribunals and inquiries -- Administrative law and human rights -- Introduction to judicial review -- Illegality I -- Illegality II -- Wednesbury unreasonableness, proportionality, and equality -- Legitimate expectations -- Procedural impropriety I : statutory requirements -- Procedural impropriety II : the development of the rules of natural justice/fairness -- Procedural impropriety III : the requirements of natural justice/fairness -- Express and implied limits on judicial review : ouster and time limit clauses, the prerogative power, public interest immunity -- Filter mechanisms : rationing the remedies available -- The remedies -- Contracting and public bodies -- Public authority liability in tort -- Administrative law facing the future.