Constitutional and Administrative Law - Softcover

This text is an accessible introduction to a subject that many students find both challenging and thought provoking. University of Westminster.

Much of the extensive programme of constitutional reform commenced by the current government has been achieved. Devolution is now well established,reforms to the electoral process and political party funding have been addressed, a Freedom of Information Act has been enacted and the House of Lords has been partially reformed. Of the reforms the most significant and far-reaching is the introduction of the Human Rights Act 1998, the impact of which has been felt across numerous areas of domestic law. The fourth edition of Hilaire Barnetts popular textbook provides a timely and comprehensive update on the impact of these reforms.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;igt;Constitutional and Administrative Lawlt;lt;/igt;gt; provides a clear exposition of the major features of the UKs constitution and a comprehensive summary of recent developments. The book has been consciously designed to meet the needs of students undertaking a constitutional and administrative law course, whether full or part time, and provides comprehensive coverage of the syllabus drawn from a wide range of sources.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; From September 2002, Constitutional and Administrative Law will be supported by a Companion Website, created to keep the book up to date and to provide enhanced resources for both students and lecturers.