The evolving constitution

  • F. N. Forman
  • N. D. J. Baldwin
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Abstract

A constitution is usually defined as a body of fundamental principles, rules and conventions according to which a state or other organisation is governed. According to such a definition, Britain has a constitution. Yet, as we shall see, it is notably different from the constitutions of most other democratic countries, principally because it has been uncodified and has traditionally relied upon the idea of Parliamentary supremacy.

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Further reading

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  • N. D. J. Baldwin

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