| Description |
lxxv, 804 pages ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Definition and scope of constitutional law -- Sources and nature of the constitution -- The structure of the United Kingdom -- Parliamentary supremacy -- The relationship between legislature, executive and judiciary -- The rule of law -- Responsible and accountable government -- The United Kingdom and the European Union -- Composition and meeting of parliament -- Functions of parliament -- Privileges of parliament -- The Crown and the royal prerogative -- The cabinet, government departments and the civil service -- Public bodies and regulatory agencies -- Foreign affairs and the commonwealth -- The armed forces -- The treasury, public expenditure and the economy -- The courts and the machinery of justice -- The nature and protection of human rights -- Nationality, immigration and extradition -- The police and personal liberty -- The protection of privacy -- Freedom of expression -- Freedom of association and assembly -- State security and official secrets -- Emergency powers and terrorism -- Administrative law - an introduction -- Delegated legislation -- Administrative justice -- Judicial review of administrative action, I -- Judicial review of administrative action, II -- Liability of public authorities and the Crown |
| Summary |
Written in clear, uncluttered language, this book explains the basic principles & highlights key cases & statutes relating to constitutional & administrative law |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [761]-770) and index |
| Subject |
Constitutional law -- Great Britain.
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Administrative law -- Great Britain.
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| LC no. |
2010023415 |
| ISBN |
9781405873505 |
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1405873507 |
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