2006-12-05 07:02:37 · 8 answers · asked by angel-j 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
We have one, it's called the Magna Carte.
Our constitution states in essence:
No person shall be ... deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law
That no freeman ought to be taken, or imprisoned, or disseized of his freehold, liberties, or privileges, or outlawed, or exiled, or in any manner destroyed, or deprived of his life, liberty, or property, but by the judgement of his peers, or by the law of the land.
The human rights laws do not and cannot override this Charter.
2006-12-05 07:04:57 · answer #1 · answered by tucksie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Magna Carta is near enough our constitution and was the most significant early influence on the long historical process that led to the rule of constitutional law today.
Magna Carta was renewed throughout the Middle Ages, and by the early 19th century most clauses had been repealed from English law. The influence of Magna Carta outside England can be seen in the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights. Indeed just about every common law state has been influenced by Magna Carta, making it one of the most important legal documents in the history of democracy.
Hope this helps
2006-12-05 07:11:59 · answer #2 · answered by 2 good 2 miss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main advantage for UK of not having a written constitution is that it makes the work of Parliament much easier and allows for a great deal of flexibility.
Not having it all written down on paper, does not mean that the citizens rights can be infringed or taken away. In spite of the rumours.
2006-12-06 00:31:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Citizens of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll have only one Government institution to blame when things go wrong or right.
Parliament, and themseves the voters.
No passing the buck between President, Congress and Supreme Court.
2006-12-05 07:10:21 · answer #4 · answered by smiling is cute 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
who said the did not have a written constitution?
2006-12-05 07:04:41 · answer #5 · answered by jim ex marine offi, 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The goverment can protect its people and not worrie about a peice of paper getting in the way.
2006-12-05 07:49:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means Tony Blair can lie all he wants and still get paid for it.
2006-12-06 07:22:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's flexible, easy to adapt to changing circumstances, can add things easily (unlike US for example, where constitutional changes are hard to make) and........... i can't think of anything else, hope that helps :)
2006-12-05 07:07:49 · answer #8 · answered by Low profile 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋