The UK parliament - Grant, Moyra (Edinburgh University Press, 2009)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-220) and index
Cover; Copyright; Contents; Boxes; Tables; Figures; CHAPTER 1 A Brief History of Parliament; CHAPTER 2 The United Kingdom Parliamentary System; CHAPTER 3 The House of Lords; CHAPTER 4 The House of Commons: Making the Law; CHAPTER 5 The House of Commons: Representing the People; CHAPTER 6 The House of Commons: Scrutinising the Executive; CHAPTER 7 Parliament and the European Union; CHAPTER 8 Parliament and the Devolved Bodies; CHAPTER 9 Parliament, the Courts and Civil Liberties; CHAPTER 10 Conclusion: The Future of Parliament in an Age of Reform; References; Index
This topical and accessible introductory guide to the workings of the UK's Westminster Parliament outlines the history, structure and functions of the Parliament and provides a topical evaluation of how well those functions are performed. Special attention is paid to the relationships the Parliament has with the government, the EU, devolved bodies, and the courts. There is also an analysis of the impact of recent and possible future Parliamentary reforms