Download or read book British Government and the Constitution written by Colin Turpin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 917 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like the immensely successful previous edition of this highly respected work, this new edition has been jointly prepared and thorough updated by Colin Turpin and Adam Tomkins. It takes fully into account constitutional developments under the coalition government and examines the most recent case law of the Supreme Court, the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights. While it includes extensive material and commentary on contemporary constitutional practice, the book covers the historical traditions and the continuity of the British constitution as well as the current tide of change. Designed principally for law students, the book includes substantial extracts from parliamentary and other political sources, as well as from legislation and case law, making it ideal for politics and government students. With its fresh design it provides a full yet accessible account of the British constitution at a fascinating moment in its ongoing development.
Download or read book British Political Facts written by D. Butler and published by Springer. This book was released on 2010-11-10 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 10th edition of a library classic, British Political Facts records the who, the what and when of British political life from 1900 to the present day. Thoroughly researched and updated, this reliable and unique work is a treasure trove of information for scholars and politicos alike.
Download or read book Turpin and Tomkins British Government and the Constitution written by Alison L. Young and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 1099 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lot has happened to the UK Constitution in the last seven years. We've witnessed the UK's exit from the EU, further devolution to Scotland and Wales, a number of prominent cases by the Supreme Court, two early parliamentary general elections, major governmental defeats and two Prime Ministerial resignations. Alison Young has built on the text of Colin Turpin and Adam Tomkins' earlier edition, keeping their unique historical and contextual approach, whilst bringing the material up to date with more contemporary examples, including references to Brexit, the recent prorogation and Brexit case law, and the Covid-19 pandemic. The book continues to include substantial extracts from parliamentary and other political sources as well as from legislation and case law. It also provides a full yet accessible account of the British constitution at the culmination of a series of dramatic events, on the threshold of possible further constitutional reform.
Download or read book The House of Lords written by Paul Carmichael and published by Hart Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book examines the House of Lords in both its Parliamentary and its judicial capacity. A total of 14 contributors discuss such important topics as the membership of the House,how the House compares with other second chambers in bicameral legislatures elsewhere, the role of the Lord Chancellor, the rules concerning discussion of sub judice matters and the stance taken by the Law Lords towards European Community law. At a time when the future of the House is once again under active consideration, the book serves to remind readers of the significance of the institution to the British constitution. It will be of interest to students of government and law as well as to practitioners in the field, including Parliamentarians and judges. The issues dealt with in this book go to the heart of how democracy manifests itself in the United Kingdom today.'. Contributors: Michael Rush, Nicholas Baldwin, Rodney Brazier, Paul Carmichael, Andrew Baker, Patricia Leopold, Gavin Drewry, Sir Louis Blom-Cooper, Brice Dickson, Barry Fitzpatrick, Anthony Bradney, Patricia Maxwell, Kenny Mullan, Simon Lee.
Download or read book Constitutional and Administrative Law Q and A 2003 2004 written by Helen Fenwick and published by Cavendish Publishing. This book was released on 2003-02-06 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the main topics of Constitutional and Administrative Law courses and is intended to give students a clear idea of what the examiners are looking for. This edition has been comprehensively revised to take account of the radical programme of constitutional reform introduced by the Labour government since 1997. It gives clear examples of how to answer questions on the following topics: devolution; the Human Rights Act, including the interpretation by the courts of its chief provisions and the Act's on the key areas of police powers, public order law and freedom of expression; the Freedom of Information Act 2000; the recent Shayler litigation under the Official Secrets Act; plans for reform of the House of Lords and the Wakeham Report, the government's White Paper; and proposed reforms to the Ombudsmen system. Material on recent reforms to the European Convention system and to domestic judicial review is also included. It will be especially useful for students who may be feeling bemused by the rapid rate of change in this subject.
Download or read book The End Of An Era written by Tony Benn and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-10-31 with total page 743 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tony Benn's final instalment of diaries centres on a decade which saw the disintegration of Eastern Europe, an unprecedented assault on the labour movement at home, the fall of Margaret Thatcher and the tragic war in the Gulf. It is a period which marks the peak of Tony Benn's reputation as a brilliant parliamentarian. This final volume of diaries gives us insight into an era of extraordinary international and domestic political life making it one of the most important political writings of our time.
Download or read book The Parliamentary Debates Hansard written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Parliamentary Debates written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains the 4th session of the 28th Parliament through the session of the Parliament.
Download or read book British Political Facts Since 1979 written by D. Butler and published by Springer. This book was released on 2005-11-28 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British Political Facts Since 1979 is the definitive record of the who, the what and the when of British political history from the election of Mrs Thatcher as Prime Minister to the present day. It is a comprehensive reference work that will be invaluable to students of Contemporary British Politics.
Download or read book Textbook on Constitutional Administrative Law written by Brian Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Constitutional and administrative law deals with government and administration, and with the citizen's civil liberties. This book covers the major areas of this body of law, and is therefore suitable for law degree courses and for the Common Professional Examination. In addition to explaining the current legal materials and proposals for reform, attention is also paid to the context within which the law operates, thereby helping students to understand this fundamentally important part of the legal system. This edition has been thoroughly revised throughout, and now covers the devolution initiatives of the new Labour government, developments concerning standards in public life, the Scott Report and its impact on ministerial accountability and public interest immunity, and progress towards reform andenlargement of the European Union.
Download or read book British Political Facts 1900 1985 written by David Butler and published by Springer. This book was released on 1986-02-01 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Constitutional Reform Act 2005 written by Great Britain and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2005 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Act to make provision for modifying the office of Lord Chancellor, and to make provision relating to the functions of that office; to establish a Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, and to abolish the appellate jurisdiction of the House of Lords.
Download or read book The Parliamentary Debates official Report written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Parliamentary Debates Hansard written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 948 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains the 4th session of the 28th Parliament through the session of the Parliament.
Download or read book Constitutional Practice written by Rodney Brazier and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1988 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book draws on a wealth of historical material to describe the current working and practice of central government in Britain. Brazier examines the power and influence of the Prime Minister, the cabinet, secret cabinet committees, the Queen, judges, and other major organs of government. He also delineates the system's principal faults and offers suggestions for reform.
Download or read book Governing London written by Ben Pimlott and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2002-05-02 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely book is the first to take a close historical look at Ken Livingstone s London. It examines the development of London governance from the demise of the Greater London Council to the establishment of the Greater London Authority. The authors investigate the working of Mayor and Assembly, unravel the underlying politics of London and explore policy debates about transport, crime, and economic development. Finally they pose a question of key importance, not just to Londoners, but also to those interested in urban governance throughout the world: to what extent can the creation of new institutions and instruments of government give a major city the sense of being a political community?
