Includes index

Contents: General introduction -- Introduction -- The Scope of constitutional law -- Sources of the constitution -- Evolution of the structure of the United Kingdom -- Fundamental constitutional concepts: The rule of law -- The Separation of powers -- The Royal prerogative -- Parliamentary sovereignty -- The European community and union: Structures and institutions -- European community law and national law -- Central regional and local government: Central government -- Responsible government -- Devolution and local government -- Parliament: The Electoral system -- Introduction to the house of commons -- The Legislative process -- Scrutiny of the executive -- The House of lords -- Parliamentary privilege -- The Individual and the state: The Protection of human rights -- Freedom from discrimination -- Freedom of expression and privacy -- Freedom of association and assembly -- The Police and Police Police powers -- Citizenship, immigration and asylum -- State security -- Introduction to administrative law: Judicial review: introduction, jurisdiction and procedure -- The Grounds for judicial review -- Commissioners for administration: ombudsmen -- Appendix I: Monarchs of Britain -- Appendix II: Prime ministers of the United Kingdom -- Appendix III: Membership of the commonwealth.