Conventions

Question 1

Convention = part of Constitution

Answer 1

Polit’l conventions form part of consitution
- But❌enforceable legally
- Breach = political consqs
- eg Things need to go thru RF - Royal Assent
- eg To appoint new gov, PM advises King
- ❌king who makes decision
- eg Salisbury Convent’n: HoL❌block HoC’s law
- eg Ministerial Code

King’s power to sack PM:
- Legally: Y via royal prerogative power
- Reality: N - if PM has majority HoC support