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Chapter 7: The Rule of Law

Chapter 7: The Rule of Law

pp. 211-252

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, Durham University, , Newcastle University
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While the doctrine of legal sovereignty undoubtedly forms the backbone of the UK’s Constitution, it should be considered alongside the principle of the rule of law and – to a lesser extent – that of separation of powers. Parliamentary sovereignty is also closely aligned with the idea of political accountability. Each of these additional constitutional principles is considered in the chapters which follow.

Keywords

  • Core Rule of Law
  • Extended Rule of Law
  • Substantive Rule of Law

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