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C/L/927. Impact of constitutional changes and Human Rights Act on parliamentary sovereignty

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2500
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the sovereignty of the British parliament reviewing traditional definitions of parliamentary sovereignty, analysing changes to the constitution that have affected parliamentary sovereignty including the Human Rights Act (HRA) 1988, and arguing whether parliamentary sovereignty is no longer absolute.

 

KEYWORDS: constitutional changes, Human Rights Ac, HRA, parliamentary sovereignty,

 

C/L/860. An examination of EU and Parliamentary Sovereignty

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2100
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines the EU and parliamentary sovereignty, and begins by evaluating the Treaty of Paris 1951. This is followed by a discussion of the Single European Act 1986, the Maastricht Treaty 1992, the EC legal order, The Council of Ministers, The European Commission (EC), The European Parliament, and the European Court of Justice. The paper concludes by summarising the law that UK courts are required to play by.

 

KEYWORDS: EU Sovereignty, Parliamentary sovereignty, Treaty of Paris 1951, Single European Act 1986, Maastricht Treaty 1992, the EC legal order, The Council of Ministers, The European Commission, EC, The European Parliament, the European Court of Justice,

 

S/L/320. An examination of the purpose of the European Constitution

WORDS:
2150
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper aims to assess what the purpose of the European Constitution is, and examines the reasons why the treaty was introduced. The paper examines a wide range of aspects, some of which include the September 11 attacks, decision making procedures, political integration, and democracy within the Union.

 

KEYWORDS: European Constitution, treaty, September 11, decision making procedures, political integration, democracy,

 

S/L/310. An examination of British constitutional reforms

WORDS:
1150
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the history revolving British constitutional reforms, and focuses on A.V. Dicey’s view points. The paper identifies the reasons why his view points are only relevant up to 1973, and argues why Britain’s entry in the EU has affected this.

 

KEYWORDS: British constitutional reforms, A.V. Dicey, EU,

 

S/P/483. British Constitution

WORDS:
1350
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper reviews the arguments in favour and against the unwritten form of the British Constitution comparing UK constitutional law with that of other countries and discussing considerations related to the constitutional reform in Great Britain.

 

KEYWORDS: British Constitution, unwritten constitution,

 

S/L/282. Unwritten British Constitution: pros and cons

WORDS:
1350
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the unwritten form of the British Constitution highlighting its merits and faults, outlining concerns about the state of British democracy, and examining arguments in favour and against a written and an unwritten constitution.

 

KEYWORDS: Unwritten British Constitution,

 

C/L/550. Does UK Constitution need reform?

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2100
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issues of parliamentary sovereignty evolved from the Dicean model in the UK constitution discussing the inherent inequalities of hereditary power and the role of Parliament Acts 1911 and 1949 as the first steps towards constitutional reform. The paper argues whether the model that the British system is based upon is outdated.

 

KEYWORDS: Parliamentary Sovereignty, Separation of Powers, House of Lords, constitutional reform,

 

C/L/549. “We are a nation of pragmatists, not theorists, and we go quite frankly for what works.” (Lord Irvine, 2003). Examine the extent to which the House of Lords judgment in R (Jackson and Others) v Attorney General [2005] UKHL 56 may be considered constitutionally pragmatic

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2100
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issues of parliamentary sovereignty evolved from the Dicean model in the UK constitution discussing the inherent inequalities of hereditary power and the role of Parliament Acts 1911 and 1949 as the first steps towards constitutional reform. The paper argues whether the model that the British system is based upon is outdated.

 

KEYWORDS: Parliamentary Sovereignty, Separation of Powers, House of Lords, constitutional reform,

 

C/H/48. Proposed Amendments to US Constitution

WORDS:
2700
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the ideas for the amendments to the American Constitution discussing the proposals for the recognition of homosexual relationships, the balancing of the budget at national and regional levels, and the recognition of the right to privacy.

 

KEYWORDS: United States of America, Constitution, Amendments,

 

S/P/423. Does Rule of Law Enhance or Limit Democracy?

WORDS:
2700
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the correlation between rule of law and democracy discussing the concept of democracy in the historical perspective with references to philosophers and political thinkers. Various models of democracy as a government of the people are reviewed, the principle of the separation of powers is considered arguing whether the rule of law is aimed to suit the needs of the government.

 

KEYWORDS: Rule of law, democracy, separation of powers, government,

 

C/L/463. The UK general electoral system is an outdated and inefficient method of selecting members for the House of Commons, which requires immediate and wide-ranging reform. Discuss

WORDS:
1700
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper discusses the UK general electoral system in the light of the findings of the Jenkins Commission and the fate of their proposed reforms. Discussion touches on the state of the first past the post (FPTP) system still used in this country, its impact on democracy and the electorate, and how it measures up to other systems used in Europe. The need for reform is considered suggesting its possible models.

 

KEYWORDS: electoral reform, UK voting systems, proportional representation, Jenkins Commission,

 

C/L/437. Results of devolution of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the outcomes of devolution in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland arguing whether their governments' policies have become more open, accountable and effective. The legislative process behind the devolution is described, the power of the Welsh Assembly and the freedom of information in Scotland are considered discussing the role played by quangos and similar bodies in other nations.

 

KEYWORDS: Devolution, constitutional law, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Quangos, Barnett Formula,

 

C/L/438. Would you agree that since the introduction of devolution, Scotland AND Wales AND Northern Ireland now have an open, accountable and effective system of government?

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the outcomes of devolution in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland arguing whether their governments' policies have become more open, accountable and effective. The legislative process behind the devolution is described, the power of the Welsh Assembly and the freedom of information in Scotland are considered discussing the role played by quangos and similar bodies in other nations.

 

KEYWORDS: Devolution, constitutional law, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Quangos, Barnett Formula,

 

C/L/377. To what extent does devolution affect the unitary nature of UK Constitution?

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the changing nature of Parliamentary sovereignty in the UK looking at the process of devolution and the limitations it sets to the power of the British Parliament. Different forms of devolution in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are considered discussing whether or not the UK is made up of four separate nations as members of a federation. The movement from unitary to plurinational (federal) state structure is argued.

 

KEYWORDS: l, extent, devolution, affect, unitary, nature, uk, constitution,

 

C/L/251. Is a 'proper' constitutional statement necessary in Britain?

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2008
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29.99 GBP

The paper considers the idea that Britain's constitution in spite of its imperfect and 'non-existent' character is nevertheless effective and functional. It is argued whether a 'proper' constitutional statement is necessary. The current state of the British constitution is described claiming that sufficient efforts have already been made to provide for the effective governance of the country.

 

KEYWORDS: l, proper, constitutional, statement, britain,

 

C/L/266. 'It is as false to claim that the UK does not have a constitution as it is to claim that the constitution that the UK does possess is uncodified'. Discuss

WORDS:
1200
DATE:
2008
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19.99 GBP

The paper discusses the nature of the British constitution giving definitions of constitution, the main purpose of a constitution, and the features of a codified constitution. The basis and the levels of the UK constitution are considered with references to academic literature.

 

KEYWORDS: UK Constitution, codified constitution, written constitution,

 

C/L/363. Restraint of powers in Constitution

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2008
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the role of the British Constitution in granting powers and ensuring that such powers are adequately restrained. The principles of the rule of law and the separation of powers in the British Constitution are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: Constitutional law, separation of power, rule of law, British Constitution,

 

C/L/364. A constitution is a document that seeks to legitimise state power, but to do this properly it should also act as a restraint on state power. Those are the only functions of a constitution. Discuss.

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the role of the British Constitution in granting powers and ensuring that such powers are adequately restrained. The principles of the rule of law and the separation of powers in the British Constitution are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: Constitutional law, separation of power, rule of law, British Constitution,

 

C/P/88. Structure of power in Australia

WORDS:
900
DATE:
2008
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9.99 GBP

The paper examines the structure of power in Australia reviewing the Australian Constitution, describing Federal (National), State and Local governments, the practice of delegating law making power, etc. The term natural justice is defined, the functions of the tribunal are outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: Australia, power, parliament, government, law making,

 

S/L/215. The Thirteenth Amendment to the USA Constitution

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2008
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the Thirteenth Amendment to the USA Constitution ratified in 1865. The history of slavery in America is reviewed reporting on the conflict over the slavery related legislation, discussing the outcomes of slavery abolition, and commenting on the recent change of the Amendment in 2000.

 

KEYWORDS: Slavery, American Constitution,

 

C/L/121. Whatever the courts might have said in the past, there are now circumstances when use of the doctrine of implied repeal is inappropriate

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2007
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29.99 GBP

The United Kingdom does not have a written constitution to govern the affairs of the country, which it has been argued would create a system that allows the absolute power of the government to rule the nation and may result in tyranny. Dicey's theory argues that because there is no written constitution this does not mean that the government is being left to its own devices. Dicey suggested that two of the main fundamental pillars of the United Kingdom unwritten constitution are the doctrines of parliamentary supremacy or sovereignty and the rule of law. There are instances where these doctrines clash, because a statute made by the current parliament could clash with a law from a previous parliament, therefore which statute should be applied? The easy answer that English law created is that the current law supersedes an earlier parliament, which creates the doctrine of implied repeal. Therefore this discussion is going to discuss the pillars of Dicean theory and the importance of parliamentary sovereignty and rule of law and how the doctrine of implied repeal is important to uphold these doctrines, however there are problems with this doctrine, which the European Communities Act 1972 (ECA) and the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA) have brought to the doctrine.

 

KEYWORDS: Dicey, Implied Repeal, Parliamentary Sovereignty, Rule of Law, European Communities Ac,

 

C/L/160. Public Law and Constitution in UK as a member of the European Community

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2007
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29.99 GBP

This essay looks at the constitutional repercussions for the UK of being a member of the European Communities. It looks at the influence that membership of the European Communities has on the doctrine of Parliamentary Sovereignty and the steps that would have to be taken if Parliament wished to expressly derogate from provisions of Community law.

 

KEYWORDS: l, public, law, constitution, uk, european, community,

 

C/L/167. The UK does not have a Constitution but has all the essential characteristics of a constitutional system. Discuss.

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2007
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29.99 GBP

This paper looks at the nature of the British constitution and concludes that Britain clearly does have a constitution. It then looks at the basic doctrines of this constitution.

 

KEYWORDS: UK, constitution, rule of law, parliamentary sovereignty,

 

C/L/171. Constitutional & Administration Law

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This assignment discusses various aspects of the constitution. This is approached in the guise of three problem questions, which discuss whether or not legislation can be repealed on various bases. This assignment discusses entrenchment, parliamentary sovereignty, judicial review and the concept of separation of powers

 

KEYWORDS: Parliamentary sovereignty, entrenchment, separation of powers, executive, legislation,

 

C/L/177. Judicial Review: human rights vs. civil liberties in Constitutional Law

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2007
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the structure of a judicial review analyzing the present system of constitutional and administrative law with reference to the ideas of A. Dicey. The implications of substituting human rights for civil liberties are outlined discussing the misuse of power and jurisdiction and offering advice related to the breach of Article 6 of the Human rights law (HRL).

 

KEYWORDS: Judicial Review, Dicey, civil liberties, human rights, liberalism, Human Rights Law,