1. ‘The idea that the United Kingdom has a functioning constitution is conclusively undermined by the fact that the unlimited legal power of Parliament can effectively be controlled by the Government...

1. ‘The idea that the United Kingdom has a functioning constitution is conclusively undermined by the fact that the unlimited legal power of Parliament can effectively be controlled by the Government of the day.’

 Discuss.

  2. Given that reform of the electoral system for Westminster elections appears to be unlikely, how else can the difficulties associated with ‘elective dictatorship’ be addressed?

  3. ‘    The premise that Parliaments should exist for fixed terms undermines the flexibility which has allowed the unwritten constitution to operate successfully for so long.’

 Discuss.

96   R. Brazier, ‘A Small Piece of Constitutional History’ (2012) 128 LQR 315, 316.