Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to constitutional and administrative law -- The characteristics of the constitution -- Sources of constitutional and administrative law -- The European Union : institutions of government and sources of law -- The legislative sovereignty of the Westminster Parliament -- The franchise and electorate -- The House of Commons : members of Parliament -- The House of Commons : principal functions -- The House of Lords -- Parliamentary privilege -- The Prime Minister and Cabinet -- The royal prerogative -- Legal liability of the Crown and public authorities -- Judicial review : nature and grounds for -- Judicial review : applications for, exclusion of, and exclusivity -- The Eurpean Convention on Human Rights -- The human rights act 1998 -- Police powers, personal liberty and privacy -- Restrictions on the rights of freedom of assembly and association -- Restrictions on the rights of freedom of expression and information -- Freedom and emergency powers -- Tribunals and inquiries -- Public services ombudsmen -- Appendix: 'Brexit.'