The Royal Prerogative and Constitutional Law: A Search for the Quintessence of Executive Power (Routledge Research in Legal History)

By: Noel Cox

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Synopsis: This book examines the royal prerogative in terms of its theory, history and application today. The work explores the development of the royal prerogative through the evolution of imperial government, and more recent structural changes in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in the Commonwealth. While examining specific prerogative powers, the development of justiciability of the prerogative, and the exercise of the prerogative, it lays bare the heart of constitutionality in the Westminster system of government. There is said to be a black hole of unaccountable authority at the heart of the constitution and it is this which this book examines. The focus is upon the constitutional development of the United Kingdom and the old dominions of Canada, Australia and New Zealand. This approach is comparative and historical, using specific case studies of such events as the dissolution of Parliament and the appointment and dismissal of Prime Ministers. The book will be of interest to academics and researchers working in the areas of Constitutional Law and Politics.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 272 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781000171563
Related ISBNs:: 9781003048718, 9780367500801, 9780367500795
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 09/05/23
Copyrighted By:: Noel Cox
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Philosophy, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.