2. RULE OF LAW : BRITISH CONSTITUTION
• The Rule of Law is an aspect of the British Constitution that has been
emphasised by A V Dicey and it, therefore, can be considered an
important part of British Politics. Dicey (when referring to the English
Constitution) summarised the rule of law in three main principles: firstly
that no person could be punished or interfered with by the authorities
unless the law authorised it, all governments actions must be authorised
by the law. Secondly everyone is seen as ‘equal before the law’. Dicey
believed that the government and the crown shouldn’t have any special
exemptions or protection from the law. Finally the Rule of Law protects an
individual’s rights. The courts protect them when making decisions in
common law in a way the respects the individuals liberties.
3. Rule of law definition
• Rule of law is the basic principle of the British Constitution. It
secures the liberty of the citizens of British. Law is the supreme
overall personal and all people’s needs to follow it for their
convenience
