UK Constitutional Law

‘The reliance of the UK constitution on conventions is both a defining feature, and a fundamental weakness. While they are supposedly binding, conventions cannot effectively proscribe “unconstitutional” behaviour and their content and enforcement is often at the mercy of executive whim.’ Discuss.

Does the UK’s implementation of the separation of powers reflect the core features and values of the doctrine?

First Class UK Constitutional Law (Complete) Notes is applicable to all UK LLB syllabuses outlining: the nature and purpose of constitutions, sources of the UK Consitution, constitutional conventions, the institutions of government, separation of powers, the rule of law, the royal prerogative, parliamentary sovereignty, devolution and the territorial constitution, government accountability, the changing constitution and exam revision.

This document contains lecture notes formulated by Durham University law professor Roger Masterman in relation to the UK Constitutional Law module. These notes specifically speak of the Institutions of Government and Structure of the UK after devolution.

This document contains lecture notes issued by law Durham University professor Roger Masterman. This document contains information regarding different conventions of constitutional law within the UK.

This document contains lecture notes issued by legal Durham University professor Roger Masterman. This document contains information regarding different sources of constitutional law within the UK.

This document contains lecture notes issued by Durham University professor Roger Masterman. These lecture notes contain information regarding British constitutional law.

Separation of powers revision notes for UK Constitutional Law module. Includes academic opinions, an explanation of the three powers, the purpose and meaning of the doctrine, the partial separation theory, notes on the debate surrounding separation of powers in the UK and checks and balances. Complete with colours to aid memory.