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The Constitution of the United Kingdom
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The Constitution of the United Kingdom by Peter Leyland is praised for its clear, conversational style, free from jargon. As noted by Times Higher Education, it is "of immense interest to anybody with a general interest in UK law, politics and history". This engaging, authoritative text...
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See moreA key title in any studentβs textbook library on UK constitutional law: accessible, authoritative, engaging and compelling.
A key title in any studentβs textbook library on UK constitutional law: accessible, authoritative, engaging and compelling.
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Description
The Constitution of the United Kingdom by Peter Leyland is praised for its clear, conversational style, free from jargon. As noted by Times Higher Education, it is "of immense interest to anybody with a general interest in UK law, politics and history".
This engaging, authoritative text has, since its very first edition, maintained its position as the market-leading introduction to the constitution of the United Kingdom. Adopting a thematic approach, it discusses questions of history, sources and conventions, the role of the Crown, Parliament and the electoral system, government and the executive, the judiciary, and the territorial distribution of power.
In addition, it offers analysis of the evolution of the UK's historic non-codified constitution, its strengths and perceived weaknesses, and of reform initiatives. The new edition systematically examines the impact of recent developments, including how COVID changed how government operated, the revolving door of Prime Ministers, the election of the Labour government, and the accession of King Charles III.
Though introductory in approach, it does not shy away from the complexity of the constitutional landscape in the United Kingdom. It provides a contextual overview of the principles, doctrines, and institutions that underpin the elusive constitution, allowing students of law and politics, both from the UK and abroad, to develop an informed view of how it actually works.
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Praise for the previous editions β[A] slim guide to the constitution of the United Kingdom that is both highly readable and impressively thorough. It deserves a place on undergraduate reading lists β¦ [students] will certainly find it worth their whileβ Cambridge Law Journal β[The] written style is admirably clear, conversational and free from jargon β¦ It will be of immense...Paperback$5199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Constitution of the United Kingdom
The Constitution of the United Kingdom by Peter Leyland is praised for its clear, conversational style, free from jargon. As noted by Times Higher Education, it is "of immense interest to anybody with a general interest in UK law, politics and history". This engaging, authoritative text has, since its very first edition, maintained its position as the market-leading introduction to...Paperback$6299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781509996865
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 April 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hart Publishing
Edition: 5th edition
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 136.0mm
Height: 214.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 312
About the Author
Peter Leyland is Professor of Public Law at SOAS, University of London and Emeritus of London Metropolitan University.
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