An Introduction to Constitutional Law

Barendt, E. M.

ISBN 10: 0198762542 / ISBN 13: 9780198762546

Published by OUP Oxford 1998-07, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Constitutional Law
• Publisher: OUP Oxford 1998-07
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198762542
• ISBN 13: 9780198762546
• Binding: PF
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

An Introduction to Constitutional Law discusses the general principles of the United Kingdom constitution from a critical, comparative perspective. It emphasizes the principal characteristics of this uncodified constitution, contrasting it with the documentary constitutions of the United States, France, and Germany. There are fewer checks on the power of government in this country than there are under those constitutions, where courts may review the constitutionality of legislation. This book also discusses the 'federal' constitution of the European Union, as well as examining its impact on UK constitutional law. Its publication is particularly timely, in view of the programme of constitutional reform on which the Labour government has embarked. That makes it imperative to examine critically the principles of the constitution and explore whether anything may be learnt from the experience of other countries. The book offers a succinct and up to date account of British constitutional law and will be the ideal introduction for all students studying the subject whether as part of a law of politics degree.

About the Author

Eric Barendt is Goodman Professor of Media Law at University College London. His publications include Freedom of Speech (1987), Broadcasting Law (1995), and Libel and the Media (1997), all published by Oxford University Press.