| Description |
1 online resource (272 pages) |
| Series |
Routledge Research in Legal History Ser |
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Routledge Research in Legal History Ser
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| Contents |
1. The origins of the prerogative; 2. The nature of the prerogative; 3. The scope of the prerogative; 4. Classification of the prerogative; 5. The extension of the prerogative to the colonies; 6. Judicial review of the prerogative; 7. The prerogative and statute; 8. The prerogative and convention; 9. Curtailment of the prerogative; Conclusion; |
| Summary |
"This book examines the royal prerogative in terms of its theory, history and application today. The work explores the development of the royal prerogative through the evolution of imperial government, and more recent structural changes in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in the Commonwealth. While examining specific prerogative powers, the development of justiciability of the prerogative, and the exercise of the prerogative, it lays bare the heart of constitutionality in the Westminster system of government. There is said to be a black hole of unaccountable authority at the heart of the constitution and it is this which this book examines. The focus is upon the constitutional development of the United Kingdom and the old dominions of Canada, Australia and New Zealand. This approach is comparative and historical, using specific case studies of such events as the dissolution of Parliament and the appointment and dismissal of Prime Ministers"-- Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force. WlAbNL |
| Subject |
Prerogative, Royal -- Great Britain
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Prerogative, Royal -- Commonwealth countries
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Prerogative, Royal
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Commonwealth countries
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Great Britain
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781000171563 |
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1000171566 |
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