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Question The separation of powers is a significant part of the British constitution. Montesquieu was the first to address that there ought to be a separation of powers within the United Kingdom. Montesquieu established the principles of the doctrine of separation of powers after he observed the British system in the eighteenth century. He believed "Political liberty is to be found, only when there is no abuse of power. But constant experience shows us that every man invested with power is liable to abuse it, and to carry his authority as far as it will go...To prevent this abuse, It is necessary from the nature of things that one power should be a check on a another"1. He is expressing that it is important to the British Constitution that all three organs are separate and domain. The objective of the separation of powers is to provide support for...

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