In this video I look at the nature and sources of the UK Constitution, including: an overview of the development of the Constitution through key historical documents: Magna Carta (1215); Bill of Rights (1689); Act of Settlement (1701); Acts of Union (1707); Parliament Acts (1911 and 1949); European Communities Act (1972).
I also examine the nature of the UK Constitution (unentrenched, uncodified and unitary),and the ‘twin pillars’ of parliamentary sovereignty and the rule of law. The video also includes the five main sources of the UK Constitution: statute law; common law; conventions; authoritative works, and treaties (including European Union law). Make sure you subscribe for notifications as I look to cover the whole A Level Politics course.
