Description |
lxiv, 1078 pages ; 24 cm |
Contents |
Constitutional principles and the British Constitution -- The nature and role of constitutional conventions -- The rule of law and the separation of powers -- Parliamentary sovereignty -- The European Union and parliamentary sovereignty -- Devolution -- The European Convention on Human Rights -- The Commons: elections, parties, legislation and scrutiny -- The House of Lords and reform -- Parliamentary privilege -- Prerogative powers -- The Central Executives: structures and accountability -- Official secrecy and Freedom of Information -- Judicial review: availability, applicability, procedural exclusivity -- Grounds of judicial review -- Ombudsmen -- The traditional protection of civil liberties in Britain and the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 -- Freedom of expression -- Freedom of assembly, public protest and public order -- Crime control and counter terrorism |
Notes |
1st ed. title: Sourcebook on public law |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Administrative law -- Great Britain.
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Constitutional law -- Great Britain.
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Public law -- Great Britain.
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Civil rights -- Great Britain.
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SUBJECT |
Great Britain -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056868
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Author |
Phillipson, Gavin.
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LC no. |
2004270222 |
ISBN |
1859416551 |
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