Nature of the constitution

Question 1

Unentrenchment and uncodification good

Answer 1

.Rights can be easily updated and protected to suit a modern landscape (2010 Equality Act, 1998 Human Rights Act, Bill of Rights cancelled in 2023, Animal Welfare Act 2006) -> flexibility and evolutionary
.Flexibility - rather than going through lengthy amendment process, a simple act of parliament can update rights.
.Evolutionary - is able to adapt to the changing needs and values of society. Coronavirus Act 2020, Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001 (ATCSA)

Question 2

Unentrenchment and uncodification bad

Answer 2

.Uncertainty
.Lack of clarity
.Informal
.Vulnerability - the ease of constitutional changes means it can be used to change/limit rights through acts of parliament due to parliamentary sovereignty. Safety of Rwanda Act, Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022, Public Order Act 2023

Question 3

Sources of constitution

Answer 3

.Statute law
.Judicial precedents.
.Conventions
.Authoritative works
.Treaties

Question 4

Examples of statute law

Answer 4

.1998 Human Rights act
.2010 Equality Act
.Online Safety Act 2023
.Nationality and Borders Act 2022

Question 5

Examples of judicial precedents/common law.

Question 6

Salisbury convention

Answer 6

Salisbury convention gives a second reading to government bills that seek to implement manifesto commitments.
Hung Parliaments raise questions, 2017-19 Brexit supporters claimed that Lords amendments to EU withdrawal Bill violated the Salisbury Convention.

Question 7

Examples of authoritative works

Answer 7

.Eskrin May (colloquially known as “The Bible to Parliamentary procedure”)

Question 8

Examples of treaties

Answer 8

.UK-Australia free trade agreement 2021
.UK-New Zealand free trade agreement 2022
.Maastricht Treaty
.Lisbon Treaty