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Arguments for the UK's Uncodified Constitution

This document discusses the UK's uncodified constitution and its core institutions. It outlines eight discussion questions about the sources and arguments for an unwritten constitution, the role of conventions, separation of powers, and the advantages and disadvantages of codifying the UK's constitution. The final question discusses whether the UK constitution is truly unwritten or just uncodified, citing a House of Lords report.

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Arguments for the UK's Uncodified Constitution

This document discusses the UK's uncodified constitution and its core institutions. It outlines eight discussion questions about the sources and arguments for an unwritten constitution, the role of conventions, separation of powers, and the advantages and disadvantages of codifying the UK's constitution. The final question discusses whether the UK constitution is truly unwritten or just uncodified, citing a House of Lords report.

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Chapter: 1 UK Constitutions and it’s core institutions

1. Discuss the strength of the arguments for the UK keeping its uncodified constitution. (2015-
A,Q.1)
2. Consider the sources of the UK constitution and the arguments in favour of an unwritten
constitution.(2016-Oct,Q.8)
3. Consider whether the role played by conventions is the most compelling argument in favour
of a codified constitution for the UK.(2016-A,Q.1)
4. Consider the importance of the doctrine of separation of powers, and the extent to which it
applies to the core institutions of the UK constitution. (2017-Oct,Q.1)
5. Assess the advantages and disadvantages of a written constitution for the UK’s system of
government.(2017-B,Q.2)
6. Discuss the claim that codifying the unwritten elements of the UK constitution would have
minimal impact on day-to-day politics. (2018-A,Q.2)
7. Discuss whether the UK has an ‘unwritten constitution’, and assess the advantages and
disadvantages of adopting a modern type of constitution today. (2019-A,Q.1)
8. ‘The British constitution, contrary to popular description, is not “unwritten” – a good part of
it is written – but it is uncodified.’ (House of Lords Constitution Committee, 2002).Discuss.
(2019-B,Q.1).

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