what are sources and nature of British constitution??
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The laws of the constitution are based on the written documents. These include Historic documents, acts of the parliament, judicial decisions and common laws. ... These are also important sources of the British constitution. Judicial decisions explain and interpret the rules and statutes passed by the parliament.
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Emphasise British Constitution in itself is unwritten but that certain matters are written which comprise a constitution. Consider whether it is uncodified rather than unwritten.
Key principles first established as twin equal pillars of Constitution were Parliamentary Sovereignty and Rule of Law. [1] No formal written constitution or bill of rights gives Parliament wide power to introduce far reaching legislation. [2] Detailed discussion of the nature of the Constitution including different theories on its nature. [3]
Look at House of Lords and House of Commons.Consider the effect of the Parliament Acts 1911 and 1949 and relevant case law. If House of Lords rejects a Bill which has been passed by House of Commons on 2 occasions, House of Commons can send Bill to Monarch for royal assent without consent of House of Lords. Refer to recent legislation using this procedure e.g. Hunting Act 2004.
Highlight case law indicating challenge to the validity and enforceability of Parliament Act such as R (on application of Jackson Attorney General 2005)
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