An Introduction to Constitutional Law

An Introduction to Constitutional Law discusses the general principles of the United Kingdom constitution from a critical, comparative perspective. It emphasizes the principal characteristics of this uncodified constitution, contrasting it with the documentary constitutions of the United States, France, and Germany. There are fewer checks on the power of government in this country than there are under those constitutions, where courts may review the constitutionality of legislation. This book also discusses the 'federal' constitution of the European Union, as well as examining its impact on UK constitutional law. Its publication is particularly timely, in view of the programme of constitutional reform on which the Labour government has embarked. That makes it imperative to examine critically the principles of the constitution and explore whether anything may be learnt from the experience of other countries. The book offers a succinct and up to date account of British constitutional law and will be the ideal introduction for all students studying the subject whether as part of a law of politics degree.

ISBN 0198762542   Pages 216 ISBN13 9780198762546 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 299 Publisher Oxford University Press   Published in Oxford Imprint Oxford University Press   Series editor Honore, Tony, Honore, Tony, Honore, Tony Format Paperback   Series title Clarendon Law S. Publication date 30 Jul 1998   Height (mm) 216 Non-book description xxiii, 189 p. ;   Width (mm) 138 Library of Congress KD3989.B37   Spine width (mm) 17 DEWEY 342.41   Academic level Tertiary education DEWEY edition DC21

1. Constitutions; 2. The United Kingdom Constitution; 3. Federalism and Devolution; 4. The Constitution of the European Union; 5. Parliament and Legislative Power; 6. Government and Executive Power; 7. The Courts and Judicial Power; 8. Political Parties and Elections; 9. Constitutions in Times of War and Emergency

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