PS - Can parliament bind it's succesors

Question 1

Circular connundrum

Answer 1

P has unlimited power - so can limit themselves

If they limit themselves, then they no longer have unlimited power

Question 2

Two contrasting opinions - No

Answer 2

Dicey - No - Doctrine of Implied repeal

Question 3

Two contrasting opinions - Yes

Answer 3

Jennings - Yes - But only in certain ways

P can place procedural conditions on the manner and form of future legislation but no substantive limits

Question 4

Result of YES

Answer 4

Result isnt legally binding - European Union Referendum act 2015 but in practice, its bindin

Question 5

Was - European Union act an attempt to bind parliaments succesors

Answer 5

Diceyans - No - Doctrine of Implied repeal

Jennings - Yes - Manenr and Form theory

Question 6

Doctrine of Implied repeal

Answer 6

If a new law is passed, it overrides or cancels the old one