Constitutional and Administrative Law, 10th Edition

This tenth edition of Constitutional and Administrative Law has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent developments. Providing a thorough and accessible introduction to the basic legal principles of the UK constitution, the text is an ideal companion for both law undergraduate and GDL/CPE students.

Useful features include end of chapter summaries, self-test exercises and suggestions for further reading. A companion website featuring updates on the latest developments can be found at: www.palgrave.com/Alder10e

Table of Contents

Part I: The framework of the constitution
Chapter 1 Introduction: Constitutional Structures
Chapter 2 Underlying Political Traditions
Chapter 3 The Sources Of The Constitution
Chapter 4 Historical Landmarks
Chapter 5 An Overview Of The Main Institutions Of The Constitution

Part II: Fundamental principles
Chapter 6 The Rule Of Law
Chapter 7 The Separation Of Powers
Chapter 8 Parliamentary Sovereignty

Part III: International aspects of the constitution
Chapter 9 The State And The Outside World
Chapter 10 The European Union

Part IV: Government institutions
Chapter 11 Parliament: Constitutional Position
Chapter 12 The Composition Of Parliament And Parliamentary Elections
Chapter 13 Parliamentary Procedure
Chapter 14 The Crown
Chapter 15 Ministers And Departments
Chapter 16 Devolution

Part V: Administrative law
Chapter 17 The Grounds Of Judicial Review, I: Illegality And Ultra Vires
Chapter 18 The Grounds Of Judicial Review, Ii: Beyond Ultra Vires
Chapter 19 Judicial Review Remedies
Chapter 20 Administrative Justice

Part VI: Fundamental rights
Chapter 21 Human Rights And Civil Liberties
Chapter 22 The Human Rights Act 1998
Chapter 23 Freedoms Of Expression And Assembly
Chapter 24 Exceptional Powers: Security, State Secrecy And Emergencies