Includes index.

Contents: General introduction: Introduction: The scope of constitutional law -- Sources of the constitution -- Fundamental constitutional concepts: The Rule of law -- The Separation of powers -- The Royal prerogative -- Parliamentary sovereignty -- The European union: Structures and institutions -- European union 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 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.