'Although the case for reforming particular aspects of the United

Kingdom constitution is strong, the radical reform that would be signalled

by the adoption of a codified constitution is both unnecessary and

unjustifiable.'

Discuss.

2. 'There is no way in which Parliament can enact a law that cannot be

repealed or which requires a future Parliament to achieve a special

majority before an Act can be repealed.'

Discuss.

3. Discuss whether the doctrine of the rule of law has a sufficiently certain

meaning to be a useful guiding principle of United Kingdom constitutional

law.

4. Giving examples, discuss how constitutional conventions may be

established and enforced.

5. Explain the functions of Parliament in creating primary and secondary

legislation and consider the view that it has too little power in the

process.

6. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of proportionality as

compared with Wednesbury unreasonableness.

7. Discuss the principle of institutional balance in the EU and consider the

extent to which the dynamics between these institutions have evolved

with the adoption of new treaties.

8. Discuss the extent to which sections 3 and 4 of the Human Rights Act

1998 encourage a dialogue between the courts, the executive, and the

legislature.

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