Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Part I – General Introduction

1 Introduction: The Scope of Constitutional Law
2 Sources of the Constitution
3 Evolution of the structure of the United Kingdom 

Part II – Fundamental Constitutional Concepts

4 The Rule of Law
5 The Separation of Powers
6 The Royal Prerogative
7 Parliamentary Sovereignty  

Part III – The European Community and Union

8 Structures and Institutions
9 European Community Law and National Law

Part IV – Central, Regional and Local Government

10 Central Government
11 Responsible Government
12 Devolution and Local Government

Part V – Parliament

13 The Electoral System
14 Introduction and the House of Commons
15 The Legislative Process
16 Scrutiny of the Executive
17 The House of Lords
18 Parliamentary Privilege

Part VI – The Individual and the State

19 The Protection of Human Rights
20 Freedom from Discrimination
21 Freedom of Expression and Privacy
22 Freedom of Association and Assembly
23 The Police and Police Powers
24 Citizenship, Immigration and Asylum
25 State Security

Part VII – Introduction to Administrative Law

26 Judicial Review: Introduction, Jurisdiction and Procedure
27 The Grounds for Judicial Review
28 Commissioners for Administration: Ombudsmen