Constitutional and administrative law / created by A W Bradley MA, LLM, LLD, QC (Hon), Emeritus Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Edinburgh, Barrister of the Inner Temple, Institute of European and Comparative Law, University of Oxford; K D Ewing LLB, PhD, Professor of Public Law, King's College, London; C J S Knight, MA, BCL, Barrister of the Inner Temple.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Constitutional law : its meaning and sources -- The structure of the United Kingdom -- Parliamentary supremacy -- The rule of law -- Responsible and accountable government -- United Kingdom and the European Union -- Composition of parliament -- Role of parliament -- Privileges of parliament -- The crown and royal prerogative -- Cabinet, government departments and civil service -- Public bodies and public appointments -- Courts and the administration of justice -- Human rights act -- Right to liberty and police powers -- Right to privacy and surveillance powers -- Right to freedom of expression -- Freedom of association and assembly -- State security and official secrets -- Special and emergency powers -- What is administrative law -- Delegated legislation -- Administrative justice -- Judicial review I : the grounds of review -- Judicial review II : procedure and remedies -- Liability of public authorities.