This book presents a critical, in-depth analysis of the law-making process. Now in its 9th edition, this leading textbook presents a complete overview of the law-making procedure in the UK. Written by Michael Zander KC, one of the foremost authorities on the workings of the legal system, it combines critical and clear commentary with a well-chosen and wide-ranging selection of materials so that students have at their fingertips everything they need to know about the law-making process. Dealing with every stage and all forms of law-making, it looks at:- the preparation of legislation;- its passage through Parliament;- statutory interpretation;- the operation of the rules of precedent in judicial decision-making;- the many facets of judicial law-making; and- the machinery of law reform. The 9th edition has been updated to include the latest information and commentary about government action, case law, legislation, official reports and a great range of legal and political journals. It provides extensive coverage of the law-making process post-Brexit and analysis of the changing character of the Supreme Court.