Public Law I - Sources of Power (Advanced) module (LW21015)

Public Law I (Advanced): Sources of Power

Aims

This module will provide an introduction to the United Kingdom, Scottish and EU dimensions of our constitutional arrangements.

Examples of content

• introduction to constitutional law - The concept of a ‘constitution’; the ‘law’ of the constitution; types of constitution; the United Kingdom constitution; sources of constitutional law
• fundamental doctrines - The sovereignty of Parliament; responsible government, the separation of powers and the rule of law
• parliament - The UK and Scottish Parliaments: composition and functions; the legislative process
• the Executive - The UK and Scottish governments: composition, organisation and functions; prerogative powers ; local government (briefly)
• EU institutions and sources

SCQF credits