Does the Uk's constitution gie too much power to cental government?

Question

If you agree why? and do you think devolution, the human rights act and the freedom of speech act make any difference.

Actually you'll find it does, pick up any politics book and in the contents you'll get UK contitution, just because it's uncodified does not mean it isn't classed as a constitution! Intelligent people only.........

Answer 1

The UK does not have a written constitution, it is one of the very few countries not to have one - yet it does have an implied constitution through common law. I think government is still (just) the right size, but it's starting to get too big, they're starting to interfere with our daily lives more often with such a surveilance society. Devolution is making a difference in Scotland at least - they have quite a few different laws to England now, though this is less true in Wales. The human rights act has already made a difference, though of course it is very easy for the government to ignore it and for lawyers to abuse it. The freedom of speech act makes an absolutely monumental difference - imagine if you could be arrested for saying "Blair is a muppet"

Answer 2

Putting the question of the existence of the constitution aside (the lack of one central codified document does lend to some debate), I would argue that the development of a unitary, parliamentary government was designed to give power to the Center. However, it is inarguable that the Prime Minister and his cabinet wield considerable power in Britain, especially considering that they do, for all intents and purposes, control when the elections are held. Also, I would argue that since Britain has no central viable opposition currently (the Conservatives lack leadership and the Liberals do not have the numbers), this further strengthens the role of the Prime Minister.

However, you do have to consider the various checks on power, both institutional and traditional, that exist. First, I would point out the EU Human Rights Constitution, which does limit the power of the Central Government by creating a supranational check on UK authority. Also, I do agree that Devolution has acted to create a pseudo-federal state in Britain, though I am not convinced that it has had a major impact on overall authority.

To answer your question succinctly (hard to believe), I would not say that the PM and Cabinet have "too much" power, but their power is considerable and could potentially lead to some abuse.

Answer 3

no, it does not give enough.

Answer 4

NO OF COURSE NOT, ( THEY HAVE A QUEEN )