The K-Zone: Parliamentary supremacy
The principle that in the UK Parliament is the ultimate and
unchallengeable source
of legislation rather than, for example, royal Prerogative. This
principle has its origins in the BillOfRights and
ActOfSettlement1700 which forced Parliamentary control on a
reluctant monarchy. The modern view of Parliamentary supremacy has largely
been shaped by the writings of John Austin, who considered
that Parliament was the supreme rule-giver, with no legal limitations
on its authority.
In fact, there are significant challenges to the notion
of Parliamentary supremacy, particularly the impact of EuropeanUnion
legislation.
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