America has a bill of rights, France has something very similiar,
Japan also has a written constitution ( forced on them by the Americans ). Do you think this country would benefit by a codified
constitution.
2007-08-24 23:52:01 · 11 answers · asked by shakasama 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
What country are you talking about? USA already has a written constitution. The bill of rights is not the constitution. You need to study history a bit more before you ask a question about history.
2007-08-25 00:02:42 · answer #1 · answered by Lola 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I take it you mean UK and the answer is no. A written constitution would be ignored in a state of emergency (we seem to have had one after another since WW11) It would also remove many checks and balances developed since the Magna Carter signed by King John in the 13th century. It's a nice idea but it would be in the end to the disadvantage of you and me. This is yet another reason for refusing to sign any further European agreements which limit the sovereignty of this Country. I give you the recent case of the murderer of the headmaster Lawrence in which it has been decided that he can not be deported due to human rights legislation from the EU and a European Directive. It is high time the UK government told the EU that we and only we will decide who enters this Country and who stays
2007-08-25 12:45:05 · answer #2 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, as it will be written by the same barmpots that are running the country at present and the legal profession. This means that it will mean large profits for the lawyers and more trouble for the public.
Just as the EU constitution is to remove democracy from Europe not enhance it.
2007-08-25 12:09:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you are talking about the US,I find it unbelievable you don't know we have a constitution,that the bill of rights are simply the 1st ten ammendments to the Constitution,the Supreme Court?Ruling on CONSTITUTIONAL issues?Did you attend an American school?That is mind boggling to think.Please tell me you are not from the US
2007-08-25 08:12:35 · answer #4 · answered by nobodinoze 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you're talking about the UK I'd say no.
*How* would we "benefit" exactly? How would it make a darn bit of difference to our everyday lives?
It wouldn't. It would just be more pointless bureaucracy that didn't mean a thing when it came down to it.
Our "rights" are protected by law.
2007-08-25 14:33:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we already have a constitution and a bill of rights you need to crack open a encyclopedia and read a little and the light will shine upon your ignorance and be replaced with enlightenment.
2007-08-25 11:04:03 · answer #6 · answered by brian L 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2007-08-25 09:40:49 · answer #7 · answered by Huh? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you not heard of the Magna Carta. Google it.
2007-08-25 07:00:52 · answer #8 · answered by EdgeWitch 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
which country?
2007-08-25 06:59:43 · answer #9 · answered by Alan C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you mean Britain then YES...and we will as soon as we SCRAP the HUMAN RIGHTS ACT.....
2007-08-28 17:27:24 · answer #10 · answered by Tiggy want's a bit..... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋