In love is an expensive place to die;: Poems

Laws, John

P. Hamlyn

The Common Law Constitution (The Hamlyn Lectures)

For the 2013 Hamlyn Lectures, Sir John Laws explored the constitutional balance between law and government in the United Kingdom. He argues that the unifying principle of the constitution is the common law and that its distinctive method has endowed the British State with profoundly beneficial effects, before examining two contemporary threats to the constitutional balance: extremism and the effect of Europe-made laws on the domestic English system.

Administrative Law

Cambridge University Press

It Doesn't End There is a collection of John Laws' favourite stories, following on from the bestselling success of "There's Always More to the Story". Together with journalist and author Christopher Stewart, John Laws has put together more than 50 fascinating and compelling real-life Australian tales that reveal an intriguing and hitherto unknown side of our history. Whether the subject concerns the first Muslim terrorist attack on Australian soil, 90 years ago; the exploits of a South Australian farm boy who made the first submarine voyage under the Arctic ice; or a Scandinavian king who came here as a convict, It Doesn't End There is full of surprises. From the bush to the cities, from the early settlers to the diggers in the trenches of Gallipoli and Flanders, and on to the present day, these stories with a twist offer a wealth of fact and anecdote that will delight every one of John Laws' millions of fans.

It Doesn't End There: Great Australian Stories with a Twist

Stewart, Christopher

Macmillan

In The Constitutional Balance Sir John Laws has left a vivid and timely commentary on one of the most pressing issues in the legal world today. The debate continues whether or not judges venture too far into issues of Government policy, and whether or not there are any limits on the power of the executive and the legislature to propose and enact legislation that unduly restricts fundamental freedoms in a democratic society subject to the rule of law. Sir John Laws examines the relationship between constitutional fundamentals and values. He finds basic ideals of reason, fairness and the presumption of liberty in the common law, and recognises that a democratically accountable executive and legislature must be able to make policy and enact and implement legislation to pursue social goals. The courts then interpret the laws. As Sir John puts it - "The meeting of Parliament and the common law, in the crucible of statutory interpretation, is close to the core of [the constitutional balance]". These fundamental values can compete with each other, giving rise to tensions within and between key state institutions, in particular the executive and the judiciary. A 'constitutional balance' between them must be found if the constitution is to function properly, each institution is to understand the proper extent and limits of its authority, and the rule of law is to be maintained. Sir John draws on his life-long experience as a barrister, judge and academic, and on case-law and learning, to explain in vibrant and engaging terms how such a 'constitutional balance' might be achieved.

The Constitutional Balance

Legal Theory & Systems

Hart Publishing

Although very much the modern metropolis, Sydney is a city made up of numerous parts, some new and some very old--a city whose history is becoming a cherished commodity. Sydney: World-Class Jewel traces the city's growth from its beginnings as a glorified penal colony to its emergence as one of the world's most desirable addresses. 
As host of the 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney is once again ready for the world to appear at her doorstep. After all, when a city is located on one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world, the world is expected to come calling now and again. 
Aided by hundreds of outstanding images from the area's leading photographers, Sydney: World-Class Jewel describes the many intriguing elements that make the city one of the world's most admirable places in which to live or work.

Sydney: World-Class Jewel (Urban Tapestry Series)

History

Australia & Oceania

Towery Pub

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