Key Ideas in Law

The Principle of Legality
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-1-5099-7445-0
Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 454 g

Reihe: Key Ideas in Law

This book provides an account of the most important and controversial aspects of the principle of legality in the United Kingdom.

It explores the many complexities surrounding the historical origins, field of application, mode of operation, and subject matter of legality. Despite its long history, the term 'principle of legality' only began to be used in public law cases towards the end of the twentieth century. More recently, judicial references to the principle of legality in high profile constitutional law cases have fuelled broader concerns about judicial overreach. The book argues that these concerns are unfounded.

The principle of legality describes a phenomenon in statutory interpretation that empowers courts to prevent fundamental common law values from being overridden by unclear legislation. However, it will be shown that it makes more sense to think of multiple principles of legality, rather than a single concept.

The book provides a fresh and detailed perspective on a controversial aspect of the common law. It will be useful for students of law and politics and established practitioners and scholars alike.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hooper, Hayley J

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Common Law (UK, USA, Australien u.a.)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction
2. The Tangled Roots of the Principles of Legality
3. The Constitutional Status of the Principles of Legality
4. The Mechanics of the Principles of Legality
5. What the Principles of Legality Protect
6. Conclusion: Towards Deeper Principles of Legality

Über Autor(innen)

Hooper, Hayley J
Hayley J Hooper is Associate Professor of Law at Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford, UK.

Hayley Hooper is Associate Professor of Law at the University of Oxford, UK