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If you get a question on written or unwritten you turn it about the conventions as under the sources
of law they are the one which are unwritten.
What is the constitution?
What are the stages of constitution?
British nature constitution - nature - unwritten
Sources of UK constitution
List all the sources
Explain a few sources
Most of the sources are written
The one source that is not written down is convention
Debate of whether the convention should be written or unwritten
Unwritten - flexibility, will be able to change with social changes
Written - will bring clarity
Yes whether conventions should be written down or not given that the convention of ministerial
responsibility is written down in the form of the ministerial code
Add arguments for whether conventions should be written down or not -could be same of whether
they should be turned into laws
Many people think that constitution is unwritten but it is largely written/ not actually unwritten, it is
simply uncodified.
The case for a written constitution:
The case for a written constitution is that it entitles the everyone to be aware of what the rules and
institutions were by which the ministers, civil servants and parliamentarians in carrying out their
public duties were governed. The extensive common law, acts of parliament, and European treaty
obligations needs to be exchanged by a mere document containing basic law imposing the working
and operation of government in the UK readily available for all as they are encircled by some vital but
uncertain unwritten conventions which is not understood by most people. Additionally, implementing
political and constitutional reform to match their own political convenience has become too easy for
governments and there exist a need for entrenched procedures to make sure there is consent of
popular and parliament which makes written constitution a necessary.
The current 'unwritten constitution' fails to provide primacy to people's supremacy and popular
participation in the political procedure it also demotivated/discourage by it. Greater clarity on
constitutional issues and rules is also given by having a written constitution. A clear and readily
available structure for governance is provided by a written constitution. It highlights the fundamental
principles, rights, and institutions by which a country is governed. A method of checks and balances
with different branches of government (such as the executive, legislative, and judiciary) is set by a
written constitution. It make sures that no one branch got too much power, thus, encouraging
stability and stopping the abuse of power. Legal certainty is also provided by a written constitution as
it describes the supreme law of the land. It can be used by the courts as a source point for resolving of
disputes and consistent interpretation of the laws.
International Recognition: Nation's standing in the international community is likely to
be strengthen by a written constitution by indicating a commitment to democratic principles,
the rule of law, and the protection of human rights. A ground for diplomatic connections and
cooperation with other nations is provided by it. Also under a written constitution, passing of
bill of rights could be possible describing rights.
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If you get a question on written or unwritten you turn it about the conventions as under the sources
of law they are the one which are unwritten.
What is the constitution?
What are the stages of constitution?
British nature constitution - nature - unwritten
Sources of UK constitution
List all the sources
Explain a few sources
Most of the sources are written
The one source that is not written down is convention
Debate of whether the convention should be written or unwritten
Unwritten - flexibility, will be able to change with social changes
Written - will bring clarity
Yes whether conventions should be written down or not given that the convention of ministerial
responsibility is written down in the form of the ministerial code
Add arguments for whether conventions should be written down or not -could be same of whether
they should be turned into laws
Many people think that constitution is unwritten but it is largely written/ not actually unwritten, it is
simply uncodified.
The case for a written constitution:
The case for a written constitution is that it entitles the everyone to be aware of what the rules and
institutions were by which the ministers, civil servants and parliamentarians in carrying out their
public duties were governed. The extensive common law, acts of parliament, and European treaty
obligations needs to be exchanged by a mere document containing basic law imposing the working
and operation of government in the UK readily available for all as they are encircled by some vital but
uncertain unwritten conventions which is not understood by most people. Additionally, implementing
political and constitutional reform to match their own political convenience has become too easy for
governments and there exist a need for entrenched procedures to make sure there is consent of
popular and parliament which makes written constitution a necessary.
The current 'unwritten constitution' fails to provide primacy to people's supremacy and popular
participation in the political procedure it also demotivated/discourage by it. Greater clarity on
constitutional issues and rules is also given by having a written constitution. A clear and readily
available structure for governance is provided by a written constitution. It highlights the fundamental
principles, rights, and institutions by which a country is governed. A method of checks and balances
with different branches of government (such as the executive, legislative, and judiciary) is set by a
written constitution. It make sures that no one branch got too much power, thus, encouraging
stability and stopping the abuse of power. Legal certainty is also provided by a written constitution as
it describes the supreme law of the land. It can be used by the courts as a source point for resolving of
disputes and consistent interpretation of the laws.
International Recognition: Nation's standing in the international community is likely to
be strengthen by a written constitution by indicating a commitment to democratic principles,
the rule of law, and the protection of human rights. A ground for diplomatic connections and
cooperation with other nations is provided by it. Also under a written constitution, passing of
bill of rights could be possible describing rights.
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