Contents
Acknowledgements vii
Introduction viii
Guided tour X
Guided tour of the companion website xii
Table of cases and statutes xiv
Chapter 1 : The constitution of the UK 1
Chapter 2: Where does the constitution come from? 11
Chapter 3: Basic principles of the constitution 29
Chapter 4: Institutions of state 1 46
Chapter 5: Institutions of state 2 60
Chapter 6: Civil liberties and human rights 74
Chapter 7: Freedom of expression and assembly 88
Chapter 8: Police powers 104
Chapter 9: Judicial review 121
Chapter 10: Tribunals, inquiries and ombudsmen 140
And finally, before the exam ... 152
Glossary 156
Index 159