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The rule of law

The rule of law introduction The rule of law is one of the fundamental concepts or principles of the constitution. The concept is of great antiquity and can be traced to Aristotle (384-322 BC). The essence of the concept is ...

The royal prerogative

The royal prerogative Dictionary definition of 'prerogative': power, privilege or immunity restricted to a sovereign or government. The royal prerogative is a collection of powers which are wide-ranging in scope and which in terms of strict law belong to the ...

Judicial Review-Question

Questions: 6. Assume that the Local Amenities Act empowers a local authority compulsorily to purchase "any land not in residential use" for the purpose of providing leisure facilities for the area. Further, the Act provides that any decision of an ...

Public Law-Question

Public Law Unseen Examination Time allowed: One & half hour +15 minutes reading time. Instructions to candidates: Answer TWO questions, including question from Section A and ONE from Section B. Section A: 1. With reference to case law, outline and ...

THE PRIVY COUNCIL

THE PRIVY COUNCIL Since 1066, the Monarch has appointed a Chancellor, who was head of the King's administration, the supreme legislative, executive, judicial body and had custody of the Great Seal. The Council is traceable to the thirteenth century. It ...

THE OFFICE OF PRIME MINISTER

THE OFFICE OF PRIME MINISTER As with so much of the United Kingdom's constitution the office of Prime Minister is one, which developed by convention rather than by law. The office dates from the early eighteenth century and had become ...

RULE OF LAW

RULE OF LAW The Concept In earlier times (and in a few countries 'now) ,certain classes and individuals Possessed special privileges' and were judged by special law the modern view to apply the same law over all- persons in the ...

MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITY Summary

MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITY Democracy requires that those who govern should be responsible to those whom they govern. The convention of ministerial responsibility seeks to achieve this aim. The Cabinet represents the center of government. Its constitutional role is to provide confidential ...

MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITY(2000-2002 q’s)

MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITY 1.Consider the theory and practice of Cabinet government in the United kingdom, making reference to the constitutional convention governing the accountability of the Prime Minister and government ministers collectively to Parliament. ( Zone B, 2003 ) 2. To ...

MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITY

MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITY Democracy requires that those who govern should be responsible to those whom they govern. The convention of ministerial responsibility seeks to achieve this aim. The Cabinet represents the center of government. Its constitutional role is to provide confidential ...

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