Intention, Supremacy and the Theories of Judicial Review

by John McGarry

Book Overview

This book critically analyses the ultra vires and common law theory and argues that neither offers a suitable explanation for the courts' judicial review jurisdiction. Instead, the author puts forward the theory that parliamentary supremacy is not absolute and does not operate in a hard and fast way but, rather, functions in a more flexible way and that the courts will balance particular Acts of Parliament against competing statutes or principles...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138606618
• ISBN13: 9781138606616
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"