Sources of the Constitution

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Statue Law

Law made by Parliament that involve Constitutional matters. 

1911 Parliament Act, Fixed Term Parliament Act (2011)

3 types:

Public members: Backbench MPs

Private: Certain groups

Public: concern public

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E.U Law

Laws made by E.U Parliament 

Take precedence over British 

Factortame (1991) 

Marshall vs Southampton Heath Authority- women made to retire at 62 when men retire at 65. 

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Authoritative Works

Works that have no legal authority but help interpret constitution

Bagehot- The English Constitution (1786)

A.V.Dicey- 'Introduction to British Constitution' (1885)

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Common Law

Laws derived from court cases.

Most important from 17th century 

Common Law marriage 

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Conventions

Established political norms routed in the past

Appointing PM 

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