Includes bibliographical references and index.

The Constitution of the UK -- Where does the constitution come from? -- Basic principles of the constitutio -- Institutions of state -- Institutions of state -- Civil liberties and human rights -- Freedom of expression and assembly -- Police powers -- Judicial review -- Tribunals, inquiries, and ombudsmen

"Constitutional law is often described as where law meets politics, and there are frequent references to the political process, which directly influences the law which is introduced. Much of the law we work with originates in Parliament in the form of statute, and so we must understand how Parliament works and how such statutes are produced. Similarly, in order to appreciate the role played by the common law, we must understand the position of the courts within the constitution. More importantly, constitutional law considers how power is exercised by the state and how those in power are held accountable. This includes the protection of civil liberties, and mechanisms for the individual to challenge the exercise of state power"--