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This course explores fundamental elements of British constitutional law, starting with essential tenets including the doctrine of Parliamentary sovereignty and the rule of law. A particular focus will be on the legislative and executive institutions serving the UK as a whole and the devolution of power to the nations and regions. In this review of how power is (or may be) controlled within the UK’s present constitutional structure, the course will highlight the pressure points in the edifice. Alongside learning the detail of Britain’s constitutional rules and practices, emphasis will be placed in the course on debate, examining topical points from a questioning standpoint. The course will assist students in undertaking an informed critical appraisal of the extent to which constitutional rules and practices may protect human rights and prevent abuse of power. |
| Literatur |
Young, A L, Turpin and Tomkins' British Government and the Constitution: Text and Materials, 8th edition, Cambridge University Press (2021)
In addition, students may wish to purchase a copy of a statute book, such as Stanton, John (ed.), Blackstone's Statutes on Public Law & Human Rights 2021-2022, 31st edition, Oxford University Press (2021) |
