Principles of the Constitution

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Rule of Law

Magna Carta 1215

Idea everyone accountable in eyes of law

Social Contract 

2005- double jeapoardy overturned 

Human Rights Act (1998) enshrined civil liberties 

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Parliamentary Sovereignty

Cannot overturn legislation

Cannot bind successor 

Can legislate on any subject 

Legal Theory 

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Unitary State

Power at Westminister 

Quasi Federal- Scotland Act (1999) 

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Parliamentary government in a constitutional monar

Glorious Revolution 1689

Ministers accountable 

Has to approve treaties and going to war 

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Is Parliament still Sovereign?

Devolution 

Separation of powers 

E.U.Law 

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