Alder John. Constitutional and Administrative Law

Palgrave Law Masters. — 2015. — 631 p.The framework of the Constitution
Introduction: constitutional structures
Underlying political traditions
The sources of the constitution
Historical landmarks
An overview of the main institutions of the constitution
Fundamental principles
The rule of law
The separation of powers
Parliamentary sovereignty
International aspects of the constitution
The state and the outside world
The European Union
Government institutions
Parliament: constitutional position
The composition of Parliament and parliamentary elections
Parliamentary procedure
The Crown
Ministers and departments
Devolution
Administrative law
The grounds of judicial review, I: illegality and ultra vires
The grounds of judicial review, II: beyond ultra vires
Judicial review remedies
Administrative justice
Fundamental rights
Human rights and civil liberties
The Human Rights Act 1998
Freedoms of expression and assembly
Exceptional powers: security, state secrecy and emergencies