Constitutional Conventions The Rules and Forms of Political Accountability [Paperback]

In Britain and other commonwealth countries, it is convention rather than law that determines many crucial questions of government behavior. This timely volume examines these major conventions and practices, including rules governing the activities of the Cabinet, the Prime Minister, and the Crown; the doctrines of collective and individual responsibilities of ministers and to Parliament; and the principles of accountability applicable to public servants.

The material is admirably chosen and rich in the details of constitutional and political life. --Times Literary Supplement

As ever, [Marshall's] work is characterised by a clarity of thought and expression which provides an object lesson to all who think about, write about, or take part in, politics. --Public Law