constitutional foundations of the powers of the courts -- Authorities and functions: The Central government -- Local government -- The Police -- Public corporations -- Some government functions -- Powers and jurisdiction: Legal nature of powers -- Jurisdiction over fact and law -- Problems of invalidity -- Discretionary power: Retention of discretion -- Abuse of discretion -- Natural justice: Natural -- The Rule against bias -- The Right to a fair hearing -- Ordinary remedies -- Prerogative remedies -- Restriction of remedies -- Remedies for enforcing public duties -- Liability of public authorities -- Crown proceedings -- Legislative and adjudicative procedures: Delegated legislation -- Statutory tribunals -- Statutory inquiries