Rule Of Law Flashcards
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What’s the rule of law
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A theory created by AV Dicey that underpins the Uk constitution he believed the rule of law had three components
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What’s the three components of rule of law
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One law should govern eveyone
No sanction without breach
Right of individuals are secured by judges
3
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What are problems with Diceyy theory
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Parliament sovereignty
Prisoners vote
4
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What did other thinkers think of DICEY theory
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FA Von Hayek followed Dicey theory he belived “all citzens must have access to an independent judiciary”
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WHATS upholding rule of law
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Constitutional Reform act 2005 which recognised the rule of law as constitutional principle in statue law
