The Foundations and Future of Public Law

The Foundations and Future of Public Law, 1st Edition, is an anthology that explores UK and EU public law. Taking inspiration from the scholarly depth and ambition of Paul Craig, Professor of English Law at Oxford University, the volume reflects on forty years of transformative legal change.

The volume investigates core fundamentals of the discipline, including legislation, legal theory, and institutional design. It also considers major historical shifts across the public law landscape, such as the impact of the Human Rights Act.

While legal commentary frequently focuses on rapid frontier developments, the contributors address the need for broader reflection by examining how systemic reforms relate to one another. Their work provides a sustained overview of the principles shaping contemporary public law.