Assignment task:
'The rule of law enforced by the courts is the ultimate controlling factor on which our constitution is based'
- Jackson v.Attorney - General, [2005] UKHL 56, [2006] 1 AC262, per Lord Hope at [107]
Critically consider this statement using relevant primary and secondary sources to support your points and conclusions.
Your work will be marked according to the following criteria:
- The word limit is?1,500.
- Have you identified?and understood?the issues raised by the question?
- Have you demonstrated an awareness and understanding of the legal rules and principles that relate to those issues?
- Have you made effective use of both primary and secondary sources to support your discussion, and is there evidence of independent research?
- Is the content of your work relevant and focused?
- Have you structured your answer(s) in a clear and logical way?
- Is your work analytical (rather than purely descriptive)?
- Is there evidence of critical ability and evaluation?
- Have you communicated your ideas clearly?
- Have you proof read your work carefully, paying attention to spelling, grammar, etc.?
- Is your work?properly?referenced, and have?you identified and correctly attributed any text that you have quoted from another source?
- Have you included a bibliography?
This assignment is designed to assess the following learning outcomes:
1. Identify and interpret the general principles and theories underpinning the UK constitution and the regulation of state power.
2. Explain and apply constitutional principles and relevant legal rules.
3. Investigate, research and apply both primary and secondary source material.
4. Present coherent written and/or oral arguments.