The problem of public authority negligence liability -- Justiciability -- Duty of care -- Arguments of public policy -- Other aspects of negligence claims -- Alternative remedies -- Human Rights Act 1998 -- Social services -- Education -- Police -- Detention -- Emergency services -- Health and safety regulators -- Planning, environmental, banking, and professional regulation -- Highways -- Housing and land use -- Armed forces -- Miscellaneous public authority functions
Summary
The Negligence Liability of Public Authorities offers a thorough account of the law on the negligence liability of public authorities, providing practical guidance as well as a clear analysis of this developing area. It examines the case law in a range of areas, including many new cases decided since the publication of the first edition
