Constitutional systems of the world The constitution of the United Kingdom : a contextual analysis

Type

Book

Authors

Leyland, Peter

ISBN 10

1841136662

ISBN 13

9781841136660

DDC

KD 3931

Tags

General, Comparative, Non-US Legal Systems, Legal History, Constitutions, Comparative Politics, Constitutional law, Government, English Constitutional Law, United Kingdom

Series Name

Constitutional systems of the world

Abstract

"The book provides an outline of the principles and doctrines which make up the United Kingdom constitution. The chapters are written in sufficient detail for anyone coming to the subject for the first time to develop a clear and informed view of how the constitution is arranged and how it works. The text is written in an accessible style, with an emphasis on clarity and concision. It includes a list of references for further reading at the end of each chapter."--Jacket

Description

Contents:
UK constitution :context and history -- The sources of the constitution -- Constitutional principles -- The crown and the constitution -- Parliament -- Government and executive -- The constitutional role of the courts -- Devolution, regional government, and local government -- Conclusion. The UK constitution facing the future.

Biblio Notes

Includes index.
Donated by Graham Price.

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