I'm always hearing about the British Constitution, where can I find a copy?
2006-07-23 01:55:38 · 14 answers · asked by mad john 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
U can't, the Uk does not have a written consitution in the sense of the American one, it's sources are very diverse.
You can look at our national laws though, which are written - in Acts of Parliament. Type in Acts of Parliament in search engine or go to UK Parliament's homepage.
2006-07-23 01:58:26 · answer #1 · answered by Robin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To he who said:
"The United Kingdom has no constitution, however, the "democratic" government institution of the UK has a code of practise and legislative framework analogous to a constitution. A true democratic organisation, be it a government or a local book club should have a constitution to govern the conduct of its members and subscribers."
You are an idiot. We are a more democratic nation than the US, despite our having a monarch. The current system means that we have more flexibility, and that no government is bound by the actions of it's predecessor. Just because we don't have a written constitution does not mean our government can do stupid things, they would never get approved in both the commons and Lords. Neither does it mean we don't have a constitution. There are also measures in place to prevent misconduct happening.
2006-07-23 06:22:32 · answer #2 · answered by AndyB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The United Kingdom has no constitution, however, the "democratic" government institution of the UK has a code of practice and legislative framework analogous to a constitution. A true democratic organisation, be it a government or a local book club should have a constitution to govern the conduct of its members and subscribers.
2006-07-23 02:06:29 · answer #3 · answered by blank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The British Constitution isn't a document, its the way the british people are and the way we live. Not complaining, standing nicely in line waiting for your turn and the whole "stiff upper lip" thing.
2006-07-23 02:19:59 · answer #4 · answered by beckywecky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out Magna Carta:
http://www.bl.uk/treasures/magnacarta/translation.html
It was written so long go they had to translate it to modern english! LMFAO !! This is the British library translation btw :-)
2006-07-23 02:02:38 · answer #5 · answered by Part Time Cynic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Parliment and ask for the Sgt at Arms, they might help.
2006-07-23 02:08:41 · answer #6 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't have a written constitution.
2006-07-23 02:11:46 · answer #7 · answered by A G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't exist as a written document. It's made up of common law, precedent and urban myth ;-)
2006-07-23 01:59:25 · answer #8 · answered by ftmshk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DIVIDE & RULE ---- THAT'S THEIR CONSTITUTION. GOD IS NOT HAPPY WITH ENGLAND, THEY WILL NEVER GET THE SUN-SHINE.
2006-07-23 02:11:17 · answer #9 · answered by BHANU V. RAVAL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Search the web for UK......
2006-07-23 02:00:44 · answer #10 · answered by Mohammed R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋