Judicial Remedies in Public Law 7th ed

Authors:

Sir Clive Lewis

• ISBN: 9780414132252
• Published: January 2026
• Format: Hardback
• Language: English
• Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Ltd

Description:

The ever-expanding field of public law in England and Wales demands a clear and comprehensive understanding of the judicial remedies available to those challenging the actions and decisions of public bodies. The new edition of Judicial Remedies in Public Law is a definitive resource offering practical and authoritative guidance for effectively making or defending claims in this critical area.

As public interest in holding the executive to account grows, so does the volume of case law surrounding judicial review and other public law remedies. This book is an indispensable tool for navigating that complex landscape, providing rigorous analysis in a clear and usable format.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of remedies: explores the full range of judicial remedies, from the most common applications to less frequently used options such as habeas corpus.
• Current scope, procedure, and practice: explains contemporary procedural requirements and practical application of judicial review and other public law remedies.
• Detailed remedy breakdown: includes prerogative remedies, declaratory relief, injunctions, and habeas corpus.
• Procedural guidance: practical guidance on the Civil Procedure Rules and Human Rights Act 1998 procedures.
• EU law remedies: descriptions and analysis of remedies available under EU law.
• Updated practice and procedure: includes developments on delay, protective costs orders, cross-examination, and disclosure.

Coverage:

• Judicial review & public law remedies: when remedies are available and how to select the right one for the relief sought.
• Core remedies in detail: prerogative remedies, declaratory relief, injunctions (including interim), and habeas corpus.
• Procedure under CPR and HRA 1998: bringing claims, managing applications, and procedural steps.
• Appeals and statutory routes: including case stated appeals and applications to quash public body decisions.
• Modern practice developments: delay rules, protective costs orders, disclosure, and cross-examination.

About the Authors:

Sir Clive Lewis is a recognised authority in public law and judicial review. This work is designed to support real-world litigation and advanced legal research by combining practical procedure with up-to-date doctrinal analysis.

Table of Contents:

Public law remedies: purpose, principles, strategic choice; Judicial review: availability, scope, practical approach; Prerogative remedies; Declaratory relief; Injunctions (incl. interim); Habeas corpus; Civil Procedure Rules (CPR); Human Rights Act 1998; EU law remedies; Appeals and statutory applications; Practice updates (delay, protective costs orders, disclosure, cross-examination); Tribunal system developments.

Why buy this book?

Because in public law, the remedy is often the real battleground. This book helps you choose, argue, and secure the right remedy—supported by current procedure, practical guidance, and modern case-law developments.

Keywords:

Judicial remedies, public law, administrative law, judicial review, prerogative remedies, declaratory relief, injunctions, interim injunction, habeas corpus, Civil Procedure Rules, Human Rights Act 1998, EU law remedies, protective costs orders, disclosure

Target Audience:

Law libraries, university libraries, acquisitions librarians, public law practitioners, administrative law specialists, barristers, solicitors, judges and judicial clerks, government legal departments, academics and researchers

Genre:

Law, Public Law, Administrative Law, Judicial Review, Litigation and Procedure

Q&A

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Is this a current edition?
Yes, the 7th edition, published January 2026 by Sweet & Maxwell.

Who is this book written for?
Public law practitioners, administrative law specialists, barristers, solicitors and government legal departments.

Does it cover habeas corpus and injunctions?
Yes, alongside prerogative remedies and declaratory relief, with detailed procedural guidance under the CPR and HRA 1998.

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