Discuss whether the United Kingdom now requires a written constitution.

2. Consider the extent to which the structure and operation of British

government accords with the doctrine of separation of powers.

3. Consider the role and powers of the monarch in the law and operation

of the United Kingdom constitution.

4. Discuss the view that the proliferation of agencies in the United Kingdom

government has made ministers less, rather than more, accountable.

5. Consider what the effect of the United Kingdom's membership of the

European Union has been upon the legal doctrine of parliamentary

sovereignty.

6. Explain, by reference to case law, how the principles of judicial review

provide protection against the unlawful use of discretionary powers by

officials and public bodies.

7. Discuss the extent to which the Human Rights Act 1998 increases the

power of the courts at the expense of democracy.

8. Discuss whether a federal system would improve the current devolution

arrangements for the United Kingdom.

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