British Government and the Constitution
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British Government and the Constitution by Colin Turpin
The first five editions of this well established book were written by Colin Turpin. This new edition has been prepared jointly by Colin Turpin and Adam Tomkins. This edition sees a major restructuring of the material, as well as a complete updating. New developments such as the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 and recent case law concerning the sovereignty of Parliament, the Human Rights Act, counter-terrorism and protests against the Iraq War, among other matters, are extracted and analysed. While it includes extensive material and commentary on contemporary constitutional reform, Turpin and Tomkins is a book that covers the historical traditions and the continuity of the British constitution as well as the current tide of change. All the chapters contain detailed suggestions for further reading. Designed principally for law students the book includes substantial extracts from parliamentary and other political sources, as well as from legislation and case law. As such it is essential reading also for politics and government students. Much of the material has been reworked and with its fresh design the book provides a detailed yet accessible account of the British constitution at a fascinating moment in its ongoing development.
'… masterly in its treatment … It should be essential reading for students of constitutional law … Any reader looking for the British constitution, how it works and where it does not, will find no better introduction than British Government and the Constitution' Westlaw UK
'Exceptionally clear, in two colours, with excellent use of boxes and shading.' The Times Higher Education Supplement
'Exceptionally clear, in two colours, with excellent use of boxes and shading.' The Times Higher Education Supplement
Colin Turpin is a Fellow of Clare College and Emeritus Reader in Public Law at the University of Cambridge. Adam Tomkins is the John Millar Professor of Public Law at the University of Glasgow. His previous books include Public Law (2003), Our Republican Constitution (2005) and European Union Law: Text and Materials (2006).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521690294 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521690293 |
| Title | British Government and the Constitution |
| Author | Colin Turpin |
| Series | Law In Context |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2007-06-28 |
| Number of pages | 900 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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