Rule of law Flashcards
1
Q
Define constitution:
A
not written down in one place, comes from different sources, ie magna carta 1215
2
Q
three parts of ROL by AV Dicey:
A
no punishment without breach.
officials are treated like ordinary citizens.
rights of the individual can only be removed by an independant judiciary.
3
Q
Joseph raz:
A
refind dicey.
stated that the independance of the judiciary must be guaranteed.
fair and open trial.
4
Q
when was the ROL upheld:
A
Boris Johnson was still punished for breaking his own laws, received the same fine as citizens.
5
Q
when was the ROL not upheld:
A
Lockdown parties: BJ broke his own laws.
