This book is a collection of key source materials, mainly case extracts, in the field of constitutional and administrative law. The extracts are preceded by introductory text and linked by a commentary, creating a framework within which wider sources can be studied.

This book is a collection of key source materials, mainly case extracts, in the field of constitutional and administrative law. The extracts are preceded by introductory text and linked by a commentary, creating a framework within which wider sources can be studied. The fourth edition has been extensively revised and updated to incorporate recent important judgments. As with the previous editions, the book is geared to the needs of students on modular courses and for that reason devotes itself mainly to extracts of legal rather than political materials to keep the book within manageable proportions. This subject is core for law undergraduates.

Preface
Acknowledgements
Table of Cases
1. Introduction
2. The control of power
3. Constitutional conventions
4. The Royal Prerogative
5. Legislative supremacy of Parliament
6. The European Community
7. The European Convention on Human Rights
8. Parliamentary privilege
9. Separation of powers
10. Basis of judicial review
11. Procedure for judicial review
12. Availability of judicial remedies
13. Ground for judicial review
14. Procedural impropriety
15. Public interest immunity
16. Police discretion
17. Police powers
18. Public order