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• UK constitution

  Lacks a single, codified document like the United States Constitution. Instead, it is made up of a combination of statutes, conventions, judicial decisions, and historical documents, including the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights.
• Pros of a written constitution

  • Clarity
  • Accessibility
  • Ability to clearly outline the rights and responsibilities of citizens and the government
• Cons of a written constitution

  • Difficult to amend
  • May become outdated over time
• Coronavirus crisis

  Exposed a major flaw in the UK constitution, particularly in the decentralized response across the UK's devolved administrations
• Boris Johnson

  Compared to King John because both are seen as leaders who wielded power without proper regard for the rule of law or parliamentary norms
• King John famously disregarded the Magna Carta
• Johnson has been criticized for his confrontational approach to governance and his attempts to bypass parliamentary scrutiny, particularly in relation to Brexit
• House of Lords described as “costly anachronism”


  Perceived as outdated and undemocratic, filled with appointed members who are often seen as political appointees or "cronies" of Prime Ministers
• The House of Lords does serve a revising and scrutinizing role in the legislative process