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List of contents
1. Introductory Concepts 2. Constitutions 3. The Nature of the British Constitution 4. The Sources of the British Constitution 5. The Separation of Powers 6. The Rule of Law 7. Parliamentary Sovereignty 8. Parliament I: Nature, Functions and Privilege 9. Parliament II: The House of Commons 10. Parliament III: The House of Lords 11. The Executive 12. Executive/Parliamentary Relations 13. The Judiciary 14. The Decentralisation of Public Power 15. The European Union 16. The European Convention on Human Rights 17. The Human Rights Act 1998 18. Freedom of Speech 19. Judicial Review I (Rationale and Procedure) 20. Judicial Review II (Grounds of Review and Remedies) 21. Grievance Mechanisms 22. COVID-19 and The Constitution
About the author
Dr Mark Ryan BA, MA, PGCE, FHEA is an Assistant Professor in Constitutional and Administrative Law at Coventry University. He was Called to the Bar as a barrister and has over 25 years’ experience of teaching law at all levels. He has written extensively in the area of constitutional law including many journal articles and conference papers, and in addition has been quoted in various parliamentary select committee reports.
Dr Steve Foster LLM is an Associate Professor at Coventry University and an experienced author in constitutional law and human rights.
Summary
This textbook provides an indispensable foundation in this core law curriculum subject, ensuring that you grasp the main concepts with ease. Containing accessible explanations in clear and precise terms that are easy to understand, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising Constitutional and Administrative Law.
