Full Description
Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and Human Rights provides an introduction to public law which draws on developments in politics, the law and society to help the reader gain a fundamental appreciation of the law in its wider context. In addition, it explores the latest ongoing debates around potential constitutional reforms and the author's stimulating style encourages critical analysis.Online resourcesThis book is accompanied by the following online resources:- a fully-integrated online casebook, with edited versions of leading cases and relevant legislation- a selection of mind-maps to help with revision - bonus chapters on the history of the EU- suggested tutorial outlines for lecturers
Contents
Part I1: Defining the constitution?2: Parliamentary sovereignty3: The rule of law and the separation of powers4: The Royal prerogativePart II: The Institutions and Operation of National Government5: The House of Commons6: The House of Lords7: The electoral system8: Parliamentary privilege9: Constitutional conventionsPart III: The Geographical Separation of Powers10: Local government11: Parliamentary sovereignty within the European Union12: The governance of Scotland and WalesPart IV: Administrative Law13: Substantive grounds of judicial review14: Procedural grounds of judicial review15: Challenging governmental decisions: the process16: Locus StandiPart V: Human Rights17: Human Rights I: traditional perspectives18: Human Rights II: emergent principles19: Human Rights III: new substantive grounds of review20: Human Rights IV: the Human Rights Act 199821: Human Rights V: the impact of the Human Rights Act 199822: Human Rights VI: governmental powers of arrest and detentionPart VI: Conclusions23: A revolution by due process of law? Leaving the European Union24: Conclusion
