Lecture notes
written sources of the constitution
- Institution
- Sheffield Hallam University (SHU)
a well developed but easy to understand overview on the written sources of the constitution
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Content preview
SOURCES OF THE UK CONSTITUTIONThe ‘written’ sources
In this presentation
- Identify the key sources of constitutional rules in the UK
- Distinguish between constitutional and unconstitutional statutes or judgments
A constitution is:
- The rules, laws, and traditions that set out how power is divided between the institutions of
state.
- It will also set out how the institutions of state relate to each other, and how the state
relates to the individual.
Constitutional law made by Parliament
The constitutional functions of the legislature are:
- To make law
- To hold the executive to account
Parliament makes laws about all sorts of things:
- Speed restrictions on roads
- Unfair contract terms
- Criminal offences
- Health and Safety
- Employment
- Elections
NB: Not every Act of Parliament is constitutional!
- The vast majority of laws that parliament makes is ‘ordinary laws’
- The only laws that are part of the constitution are those that help to create the
constitutional system
What does the Act DO?
- Does it make laws about the powers held by the executive/legislative/judiciary to
make/apply law?
- Does it make law about the powers held by the executive/legislature/judiciary to take
decisions impacting individuals?
- Does it make law about the rights/responsibilities that individuals, or privately owned
companies should have?
NON- CONSTITUTIONAL
Employment Act 1996
- makes law that creates rights for employees
- Parliament sets out rights including holidays, maternity/paternity leave, flexible working
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller sansomeevie. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £7.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
68175 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy revision notes and other study material for 15 years now