University of Wales Press Administrative Law and the Administrative Court in Wales (The Public Law of Wales)

As we progress into the twenty-first century, Wales is acquiring a new identity and greater legislative autonomy. The National Assembly and the Welsh Government have power to create laws specifically for Wales. In parallel, the judicial system in Wales is acquiring greater autonomy in its ability to hold the Welsh public bodies to account. This book examines the principles involved in challenging the acts and omissions of Welsh authorities through the Administrative Court in Wales. It also examines the legal provisions behind the Administrative Court, the principles of administrative law, and the procedures involved in conducting a judicial review, as well as other Administrative Court cases. Despite extensive literature on public and administrative law, none are written solely from a Welsh perspective: this book examines the ability of the Welsh people to challenge the acts and omissions of Welsh authorities through the Administrative Court in Wales. David Gardner s book is an invaluable resource written from a unique perspective. He skilfully discusses the application of Administrative Law principles in cases involving a National Assembly exercising devolved powers, public bodies whose powers to differing degrees diverge from those of their English equivalents, and tribunals operating outside the two-tier system and only operate in Wales. Rt Hon. Lord Justice Beatson David Gardner has done a great service in producing a key text on administrative law and practice in Wales. He has the enormous advantage of having worked at the coal face of public law in Wales over a number of years, and is ideally placed to explain its history, substance and practice. The book is essential reading for all who are directly involved in the practice of administrative law in Wales, but all lawyers and law students in Wales should benefit from his assembly of material and the care with which it is presented. Like the author, I look forward to the day when there is a strong public law bar in Wales. This book should provide a catalyst for that necessary development. The Hon. Mr Justice Cranston FBA, Judge in Charge of the Administrative Court, England and Wales By virtue of his experience and expertise, David Gardner is particularly well placed to write on administrative law and the role of the Administrative Court in a devolved Wales. All who practise before that court, and all students of the workings of public law in a devolved context, will be grateful to him for this authoritative and invaluable work. The Rt Hon. Lord Justice Lloyd Jones An important and engaging book at a time of increasing divergence of the law in Wales compared to England. Illuminated by reference to numerous Welsh cases, and with practical help and insight into the operation of the court, this should be essential reading for anyone practising public law in Wales. Jeff Godfrey, Head of Legal Services, Welsh Government This book is written from a unique and expert perspective in a very accessible style. It will be a vital source for students, practitioners and the public who wish to understand the development of the Administrative Court and the distinct practices and procedures of judicial review and administrative justice in Wales. Dr Huw Pritchard, Lecturer in Devolved Law and Governance, Cardiff University