nature and sources of the UK constituion Flashcards
what is the UK constitution
it compromises the written and unwritten arrangements that establish the UK as a political body.
what is the nature of the UK constitution
It is uncodified which means our rules and laws are not gathered in one single document but in multiple sources.
what is parliament sovereignty?
it is the idea that parliament can make/unmake any laws. (it is a fundamental part of our constitution.)
what does AC dicey state about the UK constitution
“Parliament has the right to make or unmake any laws”.
what is an example of an act affecting parliamentary sovereignty.
Human rights act 1998, although it did not fundamentally undermine parliamentary sovereignty any laws made by the government have to be compatible with Human rights laws under section 19.
what is rule of law?
the idea that the law should apply equally to all. everyone is entitled to a fair trial.
what is a way for the rule of law to work?
for it work effectively the judiciary must be independent from political interference.
examples of rule of law
in 2007, Tony Blair was interviewed by the police over the cash for honours scandal although he was not a suspect.
what is statue law?
refers to any laws passed by an Act of parliament.
example of statue law.
2006 companies act which is an act passed by parliament making it constitutional.
why is statute law important
for a statute law to be passed it has to be agreed by all three parts of the parliament; the commons the lords and then royal assent
