Includes index.

Concepts: Fundamental principles of the constitution: The Meaning of a constitution -- Separation of powers -- Rule of law -- The Royal prerogative -- The Legislative supremacy of parliament -- The Institutional framework of the constitution: Parliament -- The European community and the European Union -- The Structure of the United Kingdom and devolution -- Sources of public law: Primary and secondary legislation -- EC Law -- Constitutional conventions and judge-made law -- Judicial review of administrative action: The Nature of judicial review -- The Grounds for judicial review -- Judicial review remedies -- Alternative means of redress: Tribunals, inquiries and the ombudsman remedy -- Civil liberties: Freedoms and liberties in the UK -- Freedom of expression -- Police powers -- Freedom of assembly and public order.