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3. Rule of law
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This chapter begins with a discussion of the meaning of the rule of law, one of the fundamental doctrines or principles of the UK constitution. It distinguishes between formal and substantive meanings of the rule of law. It discusses principles encompassed by the rule of law. These include that laws should be prospective, laws should be open and clear, and that there should be natural justice, access to the courts, and equality before the law. The chapter concludes with an assessment of the contemporary significance of the rule of law.
Title: 3. Rule of law
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This chapter begins with a discussion of the meaning of the rule of law, one of the fundamental doctrines or principles of the UK constitution.
It distinguishes between formal and substantive meanings of the rule of law.
It discusses principles encompassed by the rule of law.
These include that laws should be prospective, laws should be open and clear, and that there should be natural justice, access to the courts, and equality before the law.
The chapter concludes with an assessment of the contemporary significance of the rule of law.
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