Module learning outcomes — focus?
Applying, spotting, self-learning, producing legal solutions.
Assessment weight — in module?
Coursework accounts for 60%.
UK constitution — feature?
Uncodified and based on multiple sources.
Key UK value?
Parliamentary sovereignty.
Public law — regulation?
State’s exercise of power and relationships.
Private law — governs?
Disputes between private parties.
Constitutionalism — principle?
Government power is limited and accountable.
Intra vires — means?
Power exercised within legal limits.
Sources of the Constitution?
Statutes, case law, delegated legislation, royal orders, non-legal sources.
Statutes — role?
Primary source, laws enacted by Parliament.
Case law — role?
Legal principles established by courts.
Delegated legislation — example?
Regional laws from Parliament’s authority.
Royal prerogative orders — issued by?
The Crown under residual powers.
Non-legal sources — examples?
Conventions, jurists, party rules, customs.
Conventions — enforceable?
No, they are unwritten practices.
Jurists and academic works — role?
Support legal interpretation and understanding.
Party rules — function?
Guide internal political processes.
Parliamentary custom — nature?
Established practice, not legally enforceable.
UK constitution — main feature?
Uncodified, flexible, based on practice and law.
Devolution — example?
Power transferred to Scotland, Wales, NI.
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