constitution twin pillars

Question 1

what are Dicey’s twin pillars

Answer 1

the principles of the UK constitution (P.sov and rule of law) are the twin pillars.
rule of law pillar - everybody, including gov, must obey
P.sov pillar - the body with the highest authority to makes the laws

Question 2

why do elective dictatorships cause the pillars to crumble

Answer 2

governments with large majorities (Blair in 1997 with 418 seats) can dominate Parliament meaning it is harder to hold the Government to account

Question 3

why do demise of law/cost of court cause the pillars to crumble

Answer 3

it has become too expensive to apply the rule of law equally due to the rising cost of legal action

Question 4

why does doubt of Parliamentary sovereignty cause the pillars to crumble

Answer 4

joining the EU (before leaving it) and devolution challenge the idea of Parliament being fully sovereign

Question 5

why does the participation crisis cause the pillars to crumble

Answer 5

low voter turnout shows political disengagement and challenges the efficiency of having a representative democracy

Question 6

why does less respect for gov cause the pillars to crumble

Answer 6

scandals, controversy (Partygate) and corruption reduce public trust in gov