The UK Constitution, a unique uncodified framework, regulates government power and citizen rights. It includes statute law, common law, conventions, and retained EU law. Key principles are the rule of law and parliamentary sovereignty, ensuring legal accountability and supreme legislative authority. Landmark documents like the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights have shaped its evolution, adapting to modern challenges and safeguarding liberties.
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The UK Constitution is not written in a single, comprehensive document, allowing for flexibility and evolution over time
The laws of the UK Constitution can be modified or repealed by a simple majority in Parliament
Power is centralized within the UK Parliament, with some powers granted to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland through devolution
The principle that everyone, including the government, is subject to the law, ensuring legal accountability, fairness, and transparency
The principle that Parliament is the supreme legal authority, with the power to create or revoke any law
Acts of Parliament that are fundamental to the political system and citizens' rights
Judicial decisions that interpret statutes and develop legal principles
Unwritten rules and practices that are crucial to the workings of government
Scholarly commentary that influences constitutional interpretation
Aspects of EU law that have been retained after Brexit and continue to have an impact on the UK legal system
Historical documents such as the Magna Carta, Bill of Rights, and Acts of Union that have shaped the UK Constitution
Changes to the UK Constitution through Acts of Parliament, such as the Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949
The integration of EU law into the UK legal system through the European Communities Act 1972, which was later repealed by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018
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Nature of UK Constitution
Uncodified and unwritten, composed of statutes, conventions, judicial decisions, and works of authority.
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Primary Function of UK Constitution
Regulates government power, ensures balance and prevents power concentration, upholds rule of law.
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Flexibility of UK Constitution
Allows adaptation over time without formal amendment process, evolves with changing political practices.
