Hilaire Barnett Books

Focusing on the intersection of feminist theories and legal frameworks, this book provides a thorough examination of how these two fields influence and shape each other. It explores the evolution of feminist thought in relation to legal developments, highlighting key impacts and reciprocal effects. Through this analysis, the text sheds light on the ongoing dialogue between feminism and law, offering insights into the implications for both theoretical and practical applications.

Constitutional and Administrative Law (Public Law) is a dynamic area of law that significantly impacts our lives. It provides the legal framework for government operations, citizen rights, and legislative processes. Hilaire Barnette’s classic textbook offers students insights into the constitution's evolution by examining the political and socio-historical contexts that shape public law principles and ongoing reforms. This edition has been rigorously edited for conciseness and addresses contemporary developments, including the UK's first coalition government in nearly 60 years and proposals for fixed-term parliaments and electoral reform. Key features include introductory chapter overviews, concise chapter summaries for reflection, marginal cross-references to highlight topic connections, and a comprehensive companion website for enhanced study across various subjects. Mapped to the common course outline, this textbook thoroughly covers the Public Law syllabus. Written in a clear and accessible style, it serves as an invaluable resource for all Public Law students.

Covering the issues in feminist jurisprudence, this book aims to analyse the manner in which both traditional jurisprudence and law have remained a masculine subject despite the vast strides in the achievement of formal legal equality on the part of women. This book provides an analysis of this subject.

Britain Unwrapped provides a wide-ranging discussion of the contemporary system of government. It takes apart the constitutional framework, the current system and the workings of government, Parliament and the legal system. The relationship between Britain and the EU, the domestic legal systems and the law of the EU are also covered. Written in a period that has witnessed extensive and on-going constitutional reform, the text discusses the major areas of reform and looks in detail at such key issues as the Human Rights Act, reform of the House of Lords, devolution and voting reform. Britain Unwrapped is succinct, readable and a key book both for general readers and students wishing to understand how Britain is really run.

Focusing on children's rights, this book critically analyzes the adequacy of English law in recognizing and safeguarding these rights. It explores various themes, including protection from abuse and neglect, as well as the rights of children concerning contracts and property. Through this examination, it highlights the legal framework's strengths and weaknesses in addressing the needs and rights of children in society.

Helps students to understand the key aspects of the UK's political and legal systems as well as to build an understanding of the relationship between the different branches of the state such as the executive, legislature and judiciary.