nature and sources of constitution

Question 1

3 historic milestones

Answer 1

• bill of rights 1689 - agreement between king and parliament that stated that parliament must meet frequently, elections must be free and there is parliamentary privilege (the right of MPs having free speech in Westminster)
• parliament acts 1911 and 1949 - significantly reduced the rights and powers of the unelected house of lords. 1911 removed their power of absolute veto over legislation. 1949 act reduced the delay of 2 years to 1
• European committees act 1972 - marked the entry of the uk into the eu

Question 2

3 developments since 1997

Answer 2

• expansion of powers to devolved assemblies. wales act 2014 and 2017 and scotland act 2016
• human rights act 1998
• freedom of information act 2000 - to promote openess and transparency