Question: Evaluate the extent to which the United Kingdom Parliament is sovereign. Consider both legal and political factors.
Answer: Before exploring the extent to which our Parliament is sovereign, one must first understand what Parliamentary sovereignty means. When describing Parliament as sovereign, it means it holds the supreme power – the ultimate source of political authority and the authority to impose and amend laws. In other words our Parliament is sovereign, and it owes obedience to no other. However, there are some limitations on this power that need to be discussed. How far can the United Kingdom Parliament be sovereign, if certain, more specific areas of law or other jurisdictions can overrule it? In this essay I will explore how far Parliament is sovereign, and if there are limitations, what they are and whether they mean Parliament cannot be sovereign at all. There are many arguments that sugges......(short extract)
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Details: - Mark: 68% | Course: Public Law | Year: 2nd/3rd | Words: 1884 | References: Yes | Date written: Not available | Date submitted: October 21, 2008 | Coursework ID: 178
