Includes bibliographical references (p. 955-975) and index.

Contents: General introduction: The Scope of constitutional law -- Sources of the constitution -- The Evolution of the structure of the United Kingdom -- Fundamental constitutional concepts: The Rule of law -- The Separation of powers -- The Royal prerogative -- Paliamentary sovereignty -- The European community and union: Structure and institutions -- European community law and national law -- Central, regional and local government: Central government -- Responsible government -- Regional 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 discriminatio: racial and sexual equality -- Freedom of association and assembly, public order and police powers -- Citizenship, immigration and extradition -- State secutrity -- 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.