Dicey’s Theory/Definition of Parliamentary Sovereignty

Question 1

What is the doctrine?

Answer 1

It is a constitutional doctrine of great importance which states that parliament is the supreme body within the constitution

Question 2

definitions of sovereignty are provided in dicey’s three rules:

Answer 2

1) no person ( recognised by the law of england) has the right to set aside or override the legislation of parliament;
2) parliament can make any law;
3) or unmake any law

Question 3

Key Issue:

Answer 3

whether the courts can challenge parliament - under traditional model the answer is no