Tag: separation of powers

The United Kingdom as a Symbol of Constitutionalism

February 11, 2014

by Helin Maria Laufer Abstract: The article focuses on the doctrines underlying the constitution in the United Kingdom and their significance internationally. _____________________ The United Kingdom is considered as a constitutional monarchy. Although the nature of the United Kingdom’s constitution is to some extent unclear as it is not codified, there is no doubt that… More The United Kingdom as a Symbol of Constitutionalism

Should Britain Adopt a Written Constitution?

January 14, 2014

(This is the second part of a three-part series on the codification of the United Kingdom) By Isabella Reynoso   A constitution is essential for the organization of a state as it contains the fundamental principles and rules upon which a state exists (Beatson, 2010). Although the British constitution contains written sources such as statutes,… More Should Britain Adopt a Written Constitution?

Codification of the Constitution – A three-part series

December 6, 2013

We will be releasing a three-part series on the codification of the Constitution in the United Kingdom. The Constitution in the United Kingdom is one of few Constitutions that have yet to be codified. This is a controversial issue that had raised numerous debates both within legal academia and the in politics. As the debate… More Codification of the Constitution – A three-part series