1
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What is a convention?
A
Key non legal source, political ethics on how to behave.
2
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Jennings quote
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“Conventions are flesh with clothe the dry bones of the law.”
3
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Examples of conventions- royal perogative
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Not refuse royal assent
Invite election winner to form a gov
4
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Cabinet conventions
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Respect Ministerial responsibility
5
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Lords and commons conventions
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P must meet once a year
6
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What is collective ministerial R?
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Members if cabinet must publicly back all cabinet decisions
7
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What is individual ministerial R?
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Act to the highest standard expected.
8
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List 3 features of conventions
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Not in writing
Development of C’s is an evolutionary process
Sanctions for breaching are political
Constitutional Law
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