PLSS: Paul Craig
Professor Paul Craig presents on his new book ‘English Administrative Law from 1550: Continuity and Change’.
16 January 2025
In this edition of the Public Law Seminar Series, renowned scholar Professor Paul Craig (University of Oxford) presented on his new book English Administrative Law from 1550: Continuity and Change. The book challenges the commonly held view that English administrative law is of recent origin, charting its development from the mid-16th century with an in-depth examination of administrative law doctrine based on primary legal materials, statute, and case law. With thought-provoking and original insights, English Administrative Law from 1550 systematically elaborates and contextualises the origins of administrative law features while linking them to their modern-day equivalent.
Following Professor Craig’s presentation, commentators Professor Jeff King (UCL) and Professor Tom Hickman (UCL) offered their remarks, leading into further discussions and a question-and-answer session with participants at the seminar. The event was chaired by Professor Erin Delaney (UCL).
Watch a video recording of the seminar on UCL Laws’ YouTube channel, or view it directly below.
