A scholarly and accessible examination of key themes, debates and issues in contemporary public law by leading authorities on the subject.

Comparing constitutions allows us to consider the similarities and differences in forms of government as well as the normative philosophies behind constitutiona

The Cambridge Companion to Public Law examines key themes, debates and issues in contemporary public law. The book identifies and draws out five key themes: the

What is the nature of law as a form of social order? What bearing do values like justice, human rights, and the rule of law have on law? Which values should law

The Cambridge Companion to the Rule of Law introduces students, scholars, and practitioners to the theory and history of the rule of law, one of the most freque