Product Description

The previous (fourth) edition of this book was produced in the light of the Human Rights Act, devolution, the proposed Freedom of Information Act and electoral reform. Many of these constitutional changes are now an accepted feature of British life and have generated much case law and political debate. There are also a number of constitutional changes being mooted under a second Labour term, including regional assemblies, further reform of the House of Lords and the possible introduction of the Euro which are discussed in this fifth edition of the text. The work is intended for students of both politics and law, with material to illuminate the political process for the former and broaden the subject for the latter. The authoritative explanatory narrative makes it appropriate as a textbook for those institutions which adopt a contextual approach to public law courses and as a complement to standard textbooks for those institutions which adopt a more black letter approach.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #656837 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 738 pages

Customer Reviews

Excellent
This book contains a wide range of source materials and informed commentary which illuminates the political and constitutional process.

The author applies a contextual approach which is invaluable in allowing you to see the bigger picture. This would compliment standard textbooks, because it provides a stimulating perspective on the way we are governed.

I have read this book again and again and you always learn something new.

Excellent, and timesaving in academic emergencies
This book is brilliant, with well-written introductions to various aspects of constitutional law complemented by excerpts from key theorists and cases, which help illuminate the controversy over public law principles.

Quite good

The author says the British Constitution is entrenched.

Does this mean it is lying in a ditch somewhere?