What is the UK constitution?
The consitution in the UK is what sets out the rules and principles by which the UK is governed from. It establishes the structure of government alongside how the powers are to be distributed between the government. However, unlike many other countries, the UK does not have a codified constitution. This means there is no single document that sets out all these rules. Instead, the UK constitution is comprised of many different sources. These include:- Statute Law: Laws that have been passed by Parliament.
- Common Law: Laws that have been established through court rulings and judicial decisions.
- Conventions: Practices from tradition that are followed by government institutions.
- Works of Authority: Authoritative texts that provide guidance on constitutional matters.
- EU Laws and Treaties: Although the UK has left the EU, some EU laws still influence the UK constitution.
