An introduction to constitutional law
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An introduction to constitutional law
（Clarendon law series）
Oxford University Press, 1998
- : hbk
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [181]-184) and index
Description and Table of Contents
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: hbk ISBN 9780198762539
Description
This introduction 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 of the power of government in the UK 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.
Table of Contents
- 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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: pbk ISBN 9780198762546
Description
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.
Table of Contents
- 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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