British Institutions and Constitutional Law

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Course Outline

  1. British Law Foundations
  2. Sources and Branches of Law
  3. Rule of Law and Institutions
  4. Constitutional Structure
  5. Constitutional Sources and Principles
  6. Monarchy and Royal Functions
  7. Succession and Monarchical Regulation

Key Dates

  1. 1215The Magna Carta restricted the monarch, guaranteed political liberties to free men and established individual rights.
  2. 1628Charles I raised money without Parliament’s approval and imprisoned opponents arbitrarily, while Parliament demanded limits on taxation, imprisonment and quartering soldiers.
  3. 1689The Bill of Rights created a constitutional monarchy, free elections, regular parliaments and parliamentary freedom of speech.
  4. 1701The Act of Settlement formed part of the legal framework restricting succession to the throne.
  5. 1707, 1801The Acts of Union united England and Scotland and later added Ireland, creating a unitary state with one Westminster Parliament.
  6. 1998The Human Rights Act incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into British law.
  7. 2010The Equality Act consolidated and strengthened anti-discrimination legislation.

1. British Law Foundations

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1. Regarding British Law, which of the following statements are correct?

2. The main pillars of governance in the United Kingdom include:

3. Which characteristics describe British law?

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What is British Law based on?

Judicial precedents, statutes, custom and convention.

Which countries does British Law govern?

England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

What are the main pillars of governance in the United Kingdom?

Law, Constitution, Monarchy, Parliament and Executive.

What is a key characteristic of British law regarding its constitution?

It has an unwritten constitution.

What principle describes the supreme authority of Parliament in British law?

Parliamentary sovereignty.

Which principle ensures laws apply equally under British law?

The rule of law.

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