Constitutional and Administrative Law

1. Definition and scope of constitutional law
2. Sources and nature of the constitution
3. The structure of the United Kingdom
4. Parliamentary supremacy
5. The relationship between legislature, executive and judiciary
6. Responsible and accountable government
7. The United Kingdom and the European Union
8. Composition and meeting of Parliament
9. Functions of Parliament
10. Privileges of Parliament
11. The Crown and the royal prerogative
12. The Cabinet, government departments and the civil service
13. Public bodies and regulatory agencies
14. Foreign affairs and the Commonwealth
15. The armed forces
16. The Treasury, public expenditure and the economy
17. The courts and the machinery of justice
18. The nature and protection of human rights
19. Citizenship, immigration and extradition
20. The police and personal liberty
21. The protection of privacy
22. Freedom of expression
23. Freedom of association and assembly
24. State security and official secrets
25. Emergency powers and terrorism
26. The nature and development of administrative law
27. Delegated legislation
28. Administrative justice
29. Judicial control of administrative action
30. Liability of public authorities and the Crown

Constitutional and Administrative Law maintains its reputation as the leading text in this dynamic area of the law. It is written to provide an authoritative account on public law in the United Kingdom and includes powers of the state, the work of government, and the liberties of the individual. The authors focus on essential principles, and throughout adopt a readable and well illustrated approach to aid students understanding of the subject. Full references to primary sources, books and scholarly articles provide an invaluable basis for studying the current law and a platform for further research