Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introducing constitutional law -- Sources of the constitution -- The rule of law -- The separation of powers -- The royal prerogative -- Parliamentary sovereignty -- Structure, institutions and sources of law of the European Union -- European Union law and national law -- Central government -- Ministerial responsibility -- Devolution and local government -- The electoral system -- Introduction to the House of Commons -- The legislative process -- Scrutiny of the executive -- The House of Lords -- Parliamentary privilege -- The protection of human rights -- Freedom of expression and privacy -- Freedom of association and assembly -- State security -- Judges and the English legal system -- Judicial review : introduction, jurisdiction and procedure -- Grounds for judicial review I : the substantive grounds for judicial review -- Grounds for judicial review II : procedural impropriety -- Tribunals and inquiries -- Commissioners for administration : Ombudsmen.