Parliamentary Sovereignty
Students will investigate the principle of parliamentary sovereignty and its implications for UK law-making.
Key Questions
- Analyze the concept of parliamentary sovereignty and its historical origins.
- Evaluate the extent to which parliamentary sovereignty is challenged by international law.
- Predict the impact of a codified constitution on the principle of parliamentary sovereignty.
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