Subjects:

Constitutional and Administrative Law

Contents:

PART I Fundamental Principles of the Constitution

1. The Meaning of a Constitution

2. Separation of Powers

3. Rule of Law

4. The Royal Prerogative

5. The Legislative Supremacy of Parliament

PART II The Institutional Framework of the Constitution

6. Parliament

7. The European Community and the European Union

8. The Structure of the United Kingdom and Devolution

PART III Sources of Public Law

9. Primary and Secondary Legislation

10. EC Law

11. Constitutional Conventions and Judge-Made Law

PART IV Judicial Review of Administrative Action

12. The Nature of Judicial Review

13. The Grounds for Judicial Review

14. Judicial Review Remedies

PART V Alternative Means of Redress

15. Tribunals, Inquiries and the Ombudsman Remedy

PART VI Civil Liberties

16. Freedoms and Liberties in the UK

17. Freedom of Expression

18. Police Powers

19. Freedom of Assembly and Public Order

Constitutional and Administrative Law is highly praised for its clear writing style, making a broad subject easily digestible for the student. Parpworth's accuracy and appropriate use of materials focuses attention on the main features of the law and ensures that the subject is accessible for the reader. The suggested further reading is regarded as extremely helpful to aid understanding and further exploration of the law.

• New to this edition:-
• Addresses the implications from the doctrine of the separation of powers of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005
• Coverage of the House of Lords decision in A v Secretary of State for the Home Department in the context of the rule of law and the nature of the relationship between the courts and the executive
• Postscript to the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005
• Discussion of the recent unsuccessful challenge to the validity of the Hunting Act 2004 and the Parliament Act 1949 in Jackson