Dicey - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Public Law (3) correct answers •broad concept embracing principles of administrative and constitutional law - G Palmer •distribution and exercise of public power (both constitutional and administrative) - G Palmer •sprawling mass of reality about how public decisions are made (who makes them, what rules do they have to follow, how can they be influenced) - M Palmer Public v Private Law (1) correct answers •historically legality 'single and universal' but now the fundamentally poli...

Rule of Law - modern definition comes from work by Dicey in 1885 - equal responsibility and protection under rule of law, meaning equal for all members - gvmts should also be restrained by the rule of law - laws have to be prospective (apply from when they're passed onwards), publicly promulgated (available to the public) and universal How can we tell how much rule of law there is in a given country? - judicial rates, equality of litigants is seriously compromised Brainpowe...

1. Rule of Law: - modern definition comes from work by Dicey in 1885 - equal responsibility and protection under rule of law, meaning equal for all members - gvmts should also be restrained by the rule of law - laws have to be prospective (apply from when they're passed onwards), publicly promulgated (available to the public) and universal 2. How can we tell how much rule of law there is in a given country?: - judicial rates, equality of litigants is seriously compromised 3. What makes ...

Essay plans on UK constitution, Parliamentary Supremacy, Separation of Powers, Should we have a written constitution?, Should the UK adopt a bill of rights? The Rule of Law, Justification for Judicial Review, Conflicting rights 8 v 10, What is meant by a Constitutional Convention?, Manner and Form debate

What is a Constitution - narrow Definition - ANSWER-Bradley and Ewing - "A document having special legal sanctity which sets out the framework and the principal functions of the organs of Government within the state and declares the principles by which those organs must operate" set of rules=basic law What is a constitution- Broad Definition - ANSWER-A V Dicey - A group of rules that describes how the powers of the state will be allocated and provides the individual with the protection o...

Rule of Law - ANSWER - modern definition comes from work by Dicey in 1885 - equal responsibility and protection under rule of law, meaning equal for all members - gvmts should also be restrained by the rule of law - laws have to be prospective (apply from when they're passed onwards), publicly promulgated (available to the public) and universal How can we tell how much rule of law there is in a given country? - ANSWER - judicial rates, equality of litigants is seriously compromised Wha...

Rule of Law CORRECT ANSWER - modern definition comes from work by Dicey in 1885 - equal responsibility and protection under rule of law, meaning equal for all members - gvmts should also be restrained by the rule of law - laws have to be prospective (apply from when they're passed onwards), publicly promulgated (available to the public) and universal How can we tell how much rule of law there is in a given country? CORRECT ANSWER - judicial rates, equality of litigants is seriously compro...

BLAW211 Flashcards with Complete Solutions What is a moral rule vs Legal rule - Answer-Moral rule - being a dick Legal rule - Drink driving The legal rule is also a moral rule What is a constitution? - Answer-Rules and practices that determine the composition and functions of government and regulate rights and duties between citizen and state Does New Zealand have a constitution? - Answer-Yes, it is a combination of documents, some are contained in statutes. Made up of laws and convent...

Introduction - ANSWER-Statute law, common law, and conventions provide the framework for a political system. It establishes the main institutions of government, determines where sovereignty (decision making authority) resides and protects the basic rights of civilians. Legal principle which common law relies on - ANSWER-Stare decisis Main example of Common Law - ANSWER-the royal prerogative Royal prerogative - ANSWER-Discretionary powers of the Crown that are exercised by government min...

What is (roughly) the Hugh Heclo and Aaron Wildavsky quote and what does it mean? - ANSWER-They express the idea that the UK constitution is ambiguous but when changes are suggested, this ambiguity is used against them and changes are against the "spirit" of the UK constitution What does Nevil Johnson think about "constitution"? - ANSWER-How a country is constituted and its constitution are different concepts, very similar to Anthony King idea of big versus small "c" constitution. "...