Constitutional and Administrative Law / John Alder

PART I: THE FRAMEWORK OF THE CONSTITUTION 1. Introduction: Constitutional Themes and Structures 2. Underlying Political Traditions 3. The Sources of the Constitution 4. Historical Outline 5. An Overview of the Main Institutions of the UK Constitution PART II FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES 6. The Rule of Law 7. The Separation of Powers 8. Parliamentary Sovereignty PART III INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE CONSTITUTION 9. The State and the Outside World 10. The European Union PART IV: GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS 11. Parliament: Constitutional Position 12. The Composition of Parliament and Parliamentary Elections 13. Parliamentary Procedure 14. The Crown 15. Ministers and Departments 16. Devolution PART V: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW 17. The Grounds of Judicial Review, I: Illegality and Ultra Vires 18. The Grounds of Judicial Review, II: Beyond Ultra Vires 19. Judicial Review Remedies 20. Administrative Justice PART IV: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS 21. Human Rights and Civil Liberties 22. The Human Rights Act 1998 23. Freedoms of Expression and Assembly 24. Exceptional Powers: Security, State Secrecy and Emergencies

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