Constitution Cases

Question 1

Example of ordinarily-enacted statute which made fundamental changes to UK constitution

Answer 1

Bill of Rights
Parliament Acts
HRA

• Legislation for flexibility of constitution.

Question 2

Judicial interpretation of statutes may add to constitution

Answer 2

Factortame

• HOL suspended operation of AOP in conflict with EU law
• Case Law (for flexibility)

Question 3

Common law has established and developed key principles of the UK constitution

Answer 3

Article 6 HRA

• Case Law (for flexibility)
• Development of common law

Question 4

It is practically nearly impossible to repeal statutes without upheaval

Answer 4

Human Rights Act
European Communities Act

• Statute repeal is practically difficult (against flexibility)

Question 5

Process of changing constitution by enacting new statutes is long

Answer 5

Human rights act

HOL reform