Section B
Planning – Key
Debates
2022 – Codification of Constitution
For Against
Lack of clarity Separation of powers
Failure to properly protect Limited courts
fundamental rights Adaptability
Inadequate devolution Tradition
settlement
Examples Examples
B of R HRA
HRA Judicial Review
Scottish Gender Recognition
Reform 2022
Never come up – English Devolution
For Against
Undemocratic Lack of support/desire
Voting inequality Fragmentation of devolved
Lack of representation nations
Examples Examples
West Lothian Questions Only 19% want a devolved
Foxhunting Bill Parliament
Never come up – EU Democracy
For Against
Fully elected parliament Unelected institutions
Proportion Representation Unequal representation
, Section B
Planning – Key
Debates
2018 – Cap on Party Donations
For Against
Large donations are State spending would upset
undemocratic public
State funding would keep
unwanted organisations afloa
Would unfairly penalise mino
parties
Examples Examples
Cash for honours scandal
Never come up – Overly powerful
Supreme Court
For Against
It steps into constitutional Its just using its rightful powe
areas it doesn’t belong Limits on its power
Judges are unelected
Uncodified means to must
interpretative flexibility
Examples Examples
Miller I Striking down acts of
Woman Ruling Parliament
2021 – House of Lords Reform
For Against
Unelected and Undemocratic Policy Expertise
Strategic appointments Scrutiny on Legislature
Slows down lawmaking
Planning – Key
Debates
2022 – Codification of Constitution
For Against
Lack of clarity Separation of powers
Failure to properly protect Limited courts
fundamental rights Adaptability
Inadequate devolution Tradition
settlement
Examples Examples
B of R HRA
HRA Judicial Review
Scottish Gender Recognition
Reform 2022
Never come up – English Devolution
For Against
Undemocratic Lack of support/desire
Voting inequality Fragmentation of devolved
Lack of representation nations
Examples Examples
West Lothian Questions Only 19% want a devolved
Foxhunting Bill Parliament
Never come up – EU Democracy
For Against
Fully elected parliament Unelected institutions
Proportion Representation Unequal representation
, Section B
Planning – Key
Debates
2018 – Cap on Party Donations
For Against
Large donations are State spending would upset
undemocratic public
State funding would keep
unwanted organisations afloa
Would unfairly penalise mino
parties
Examples Examples
Cash for honours scandal
Never come up – Overly powerful
Supreme Court
For Against
It steps into constitutional Its just using its rightful powe
areas it doesn’t belong Limits on its power
Judges are unelected
Uncodified means to must
interpretative flexibility
Examples Examples
Miller I Striking down acts of
Woman Ruling Parliament
2021 – House of Lords Reform
For Against
Unelected and Undemocratic Policy Expertise
Strategic appointments Scrutiny on Legislature
Slows down lawmaking
