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The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them: * Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly * Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear * Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law * Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence * Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place your students can aspire to take their learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go further Online Resources This book is accompanied by the following online resources: -Updates from the author to help students keep up-to-date with this fast-moving subject -Guidance on answering the exam questions from the book -Multiple choice questions with instant feedback to allow students to test themselves -A library of weblinks and advice on which websites students should use when planning their own research -A flashcard glossaryof key terms -A timeline of key events in public law
Part 1: The UK Constitution 1: Introducing constitutions and public law 2: How the UK constitution has developed 3: The features and sources of the UK constitution 4: How the UK is organised Part 2: Important Constitutional Principles and Values 5: Parliamentary sovereignty 6: Separation of powers 7: Rule of law 8: Constitutional rights and values Part 3: The Allocation of Power in the UK: the Three Arms of State 9: The House of Commons 10: The House of Lords 11: The key functions of Parliament 12: The executive 13: The judiciary Part 4: The Relationship Between the Individual and the State 14: Challenging Government action 15: Introduction to Judicial review 16: Judicial review 17: The Human Rights Act 1998 18: Human rights in action 19: Police powers
Author(s) | By Anne Dennett (Senior Lecturer, University of Lincoln). |
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Publisher | Oxford University Press |
ISBN | 9780198807315 |
Format | Paperback / softback |
Pages | 512 |
Published in | United Kingdom |
Published | 15 Apr 2019 |
Availability | Available |
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