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*URGENT HELP* Rule of Law under Constitutional law

What does rule of law actually mean? And how does this tie in with Parliamentary Sovereignty?

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The rule of law is very important aspect of British politic and as mentioned by A.V Dicey, a very important cornerstone when it comes to the British constitution. It involves:
1. The rights of individuals are determined by legal rules and not the arbitrary behaviour of authorities.
2. There can be no punishment unless a court decides there has been a breach of law.
3. Everyone, regardless of your position in society, is subject to the law.

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/rule_of_law.htm

The key idea of the rule of law is that the law should apply equally to all ,rulers and ruled alike.
Furthermore, the rule of law is the principle that the law should rule in the sense that it applies to all conduct and behavior and covers both private and public officials . the most important sub principles of the rule of law are that no one is above the law , that there is equality for all before the law, that the law is always applied and that legal redress is available through the courts .

Read more: The rule of law in uk | Law Teacher http://www.lawteacher.net/english-legal-system/essays/the-rule-of-law-in-uk.php#ixzz31bkoim00

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