The Rule of Law in the UK Constitution: not a Priti sight

This article examines the role of the rule of law within the UK constitution, and how it has been threatened by recent government decisions and tactics, including proposals for reform of various aspects of legal accountability. It argues that such behaviour has threatened our notion of constitutionalism, and warns that the UK Constitution has been opened up to ridicule and challenge as a consequence. The article also attempts to provide the reader with an outline and critical examination of our constitution’s main principles and frailties, thereby to assess its legitimacy and its very existence.