Preface Table of Legislation Table of Cases Abbreviations Part I - GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW. 1. Definition and scope of constitutional law. 2. Sources and nature of the constitution. 3. The structure of the United Kingdom. 4. Parliamentary supremacy. 5. The relationship between legislature, executive and judiciary. 6. The rule of law. 7. Responsible and accountable government. 8. The United Kingdom and the European Union. Part II - THE INSTITUTIONS OF GOVERNMENT. 9. Composition and meeting of Parliament. 10. Functions of Parliament. 11. Privileges of Parliament. 12. The Crown and the royal prerogative. 13. The Cabinet, government departments and the civil service. 14. Public bodies and regulatory agencies. 15. Foreign affairs and the Commonwealth. 16. The armed forces. 17. The Treasury, public expenditure and the economy. 18. The courts and the machinery of justice. Part III - THE CITIZEN AND THE STATE. 19. The nature and protection of human rights. 20. Citizenship, immigration and extradition. 21. The police and personal liberty. 22. The protection of privacy. 23. Freedom of expression. 24. Freedom of association and assembly. 25. State security and official secrets. 26. Emergency powers and terrorism. Part IV - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW. 27. Nature and development of administrative law. 28. Delegated legislation. 29. Administrative justice. 30. Judicial control of administrative action - I. 31. Judicial control of administrative action - II. 32. Liability of public authorities and the Crown. Bibliography Index