Constitutional and administrative law /
Alex Carroll.
- 6th ed.
- Harlow Essex, England ; New York : Pearson Longman, 2011.
- li, 693 p. ; 25 cm.
- Foundation studied in law series .
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 the 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 -- The nature of judicial review -- Grounds for judicial review : illegality, irrationality and procedural impropriety -- Application for and exclusion of judicial review -- Exclusivity -- The European Convention on Human Rights -- The Human Rights Act 1998 -- Police powers, personal liability and privacy -- Restrictions on the rights of freedom of assembly and association -- Restrictions of the rights of freedom of expression and information -- Freedom and emergency powers -- Tribunals and inquiries -- Ombudsmen.