Conventions Flashcards
1
Q
Constitutional conventions are rules of political practice regarded as binding by those they apply to
A
HOOD PHILLIPS
2
Q
What do conventions ensure?
A
That the democratic sovereignty of the people is exercised and that the Crown exercises it’s discretionary powers correctly
3
Q
Conventions can be descriptive and prescriptive
A
MARSHALL/MOODIE
4
Q
Conventions are rules of political/constitutional ethics
A
DICEY
5
Q
Conventions are…
A
- power-limiting
- rules that define major non-legal rights/duties of governmental bodies
6
Q
According to the GCHQ case, what may conventions give rise to in judicial review?
A
Legitimate expectations
