Includes bibliographical references (pages 733-753) and index.

Introduction: the scope of constitutional law -- Sources of the constitution -- The rule of law -- The separation of powers -- The royal prerogative -- Parliamentary sovereignty -- Structures and institutions -- European Union law and national law -- Central government -- Responsible government -- 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 -- The police and police powers -- Citizenship, immigration and asylum -- State security -- Judicial review : introduction, jurisdiction and procedure -- The grounds for judicial review I: the substantive grounds for judicial review -- The grounds for judicial review II: procedural grounds: procedural impropriety -- Commissioners for administration: ombudsmen -- Commissioners for administration: tribunals.