Part I. Introduction 1:Introduction 2:Constitutional foundations of the powers of the courts Part II. Authorities and functions 3:The central government 4:Local and devolved government 5:Public corporations, privatisation and regulation Part III. European influences 6:Incorporation of European law Part IV. Powers and jurisdiction 7:Legal nature of powers 8:Jurisdiction over fact and law 9:Problems of invalidity Part V. Discretionary power 10:Retention of discretion 11:Abuse of discretion Part VI. Natural justice 12:Natural justice and legal justice 13:The rule against bias 14:The right to a fair hearing Part VII. Remedies and liability 15:Ordinary remedies 16:Prerogative remedies 17:Boundaries of judicial review 18:Procedure of judicial review 19:Restrictions of remedies 20:Liability of public authorities 21:Crown proceedings Part VIII. Administrative legislation and adjudication 22:Delegated legislation 23:Statutory tribunals 24:Statutory and other inquiries