ABSTRACT

Whether you’re new to higher education, coming to legal study for the first time or just wondering what Constitutional Law  is all about, Beginning Constitutional Law is the ideal introduction to help you hit the ground running.  Starting with the basics and an overview of each topic, it will help you come to terms with the structure, themes and issues of the subject so that you can begin your Consttitutional Law  module with confidence.

Adopting a clear and simple approach with legal vocabulary explained in a detailed glossary, Nick Howard breaks the subject of constitutional law down using practical everyday examples to make it understandable for anyone, whatever their background.  Diagrams and flowcharts simplify complex issues, important cases are identified and explained and on-the- spot questions help you recognise potential issues or debates within the law so that you can contribute in classes with confidence.

Beginning Constitutional Law is an ideal first introduction to the subject for LLB, GDL or ILEX and especially international students, those enrolled on distance learning courses or on other degree programmes.

chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|16 pages

Does the UK have a constitution?

chapter 3|10 pages

Finding UK constitutional law

chapter 4|8 pages

Analysing the UK constitution

chapter 5|20 pages

Parliament’s functions and make- up

chapter 6|20 pages

Parliamentary sovereignty

chapter 8|18 pages

Government and the courts

chapter 9|22 pages

The protection of civil liberties

chapter 10|12 pages

Preparing for your examination