Constitutional Practice: The Foundations of British Government / Edition 3

by Rodney Brazier

Overview

This third edition has been fully revised and updated to include the constitutional changes that are being implemented by the labour government. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the current British Constitution and evaluates the law and practice of British central government, this includes: an overview of the constitution of the United Kingdom in the light of devolution; choosing a Prime Minister and government; the transfer of power; the Prime Minister and the cabinet; Ministers and government departments; the Opposition; the Monarchy, and the constitutional position of the judges.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198298113
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	05/13/1999
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	348
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 5.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Rodney Brazier, F.R. Hist. S. is Professor of Law at the University of Manchester.

Table of Contents

PrefaceTables of StatutesThe Constitution of the United KingdomChoosing a Prime MinisterGovernment Formation from a Hung ParliamentThe Transfer of PowerThe Prime MinisterThe CabinetMinisters and DepartmentsThe OppositionConstitutional MonarchyThe House of CommonsThe House of LordsThe Constitutional Position of the JudgesAppendicesIndex