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Public Law

Public law concerns the relationship between individuals, organisations and the state. It governs how public bodies exercise their powers, how government decisions are made and the legal safeguards available when those powers are exercised unlawfully, unfairly or outside the authority granted by Parliament or legislation.

For individuals, public law can become relevant when dealing with government departments, local authorities, regulators, healthcare bodies, education providers, tribunals and other organisations exercising public functions.

Renata has developed a particular interest in public law through her legal studies, research and writing on disability, human rights, welfare reform, healthcare, equality and government policy.

Her work explores not only what public law says, but how decisions made by public authorities can affect individuals and communities in everyday life.

What Does Public Law Cover?

Public law is a broad area and can include:

Constitutional law, Administrative law, Judicial review, Human rights, Government decision-making, Local authority decisions, Public bodies and regulators, Welfare and social security, Healthcare decisions, Education, Housing, Immigration, Public procurement, Regulatory decisions, Equality and discrimination, Access to public services, Government consultations, Delegated legislation, Parliamentary and governmental powers, Devolution, Decisions made by Welsh public bodies, Accountability and transparency, Procedural fairness, Public-sector duties

These areas often overlap with human rights, equality law and social policy.