1. Features of UK Constitution Flashcards
1
Q
What does the principle of the rule of law provide?
A
The law should be applied fairly, the government should act according to the law, and laws should generally not have retrospective effect
2
Q
What can Parliament do if they disagree with the interpretation the courts have given to legislation?
A
Amend it to make it clearer, although they have no obligation to
3
Q
How can special royal prerogative powers be abolished or regulated?
A
By an Act of Parliament
4
Q
Will the UK Parliament generally legislate on a matter devolved to a devolved legislature without consent?
A
Generally no, but there is nothing preventing it from doing do without consent