Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to constitutional fundamentals -- The constitutional rulebook -- The legislative Supremacy of the UK Parliament -- The rule of law -- Separating and balancing powers -- Multilevel governing within the United Kingdom -- Protecting rights -- Introduction to executive functions -- Government and accountability -- Prerogative powers -- Case study : deployment of British armed forces abroad -- Introduction to legislative functions -- Primary legislation -- Delegated legislation -- Introduction to judicial and dispute resolution functions -- The judiciary -- Administrative justice : tribunals and ombuds -- Judicial review -- Using human rights in the United Kingdom Courts -- Institutions of European Union -- Joining, leaving, transitioning : the uk's relationship with the european union -- European union law in the United Kingdom Courts.