Introduction : the United Kingdom and its constitution - Sources of the constitution part II : fundamental constitutional concepts - The rule of law - The separation of powers - The royal prerogative - Parliamentary sovereignty part III : the European Community and Union - Structures and institutions - European Community law and national law - Central government - Responsible government - Devolution and local government - The electoral system - Introduction to the House of Commons - The legislative process - Scrutiny of the executive - The House of Lords - Parliamentary privilege - The protection of human rights - Freedom of expression and privacy - Freedom of association and assembly - The police and police powers - State security - Judicial review : introduction, jurisdiction and procedure - Grounds for judicial review I : the substantive grounds for judicial review - Grounds for judicial review II : procedural grounds : procedural impropriety - Commissioners for administration and tribunals