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Public Law Assignment
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... PUBLIC LAW: ASSIGNMENT 1 (2000 Words) _________________________________ The question raises a major constitutional issue regarding the sovereignty of parliament in light of the decision reached in Jackson v Attorney General. The validity of an Act of Parliament is an issue that lies at the very 'heart' of UK constitution.1 In answering this question, I will start by defining and discussing the origin of parliamentary supremacy;2 secondly I will examine the structure and the functions of parliament and how this relates to Lord Steyn's comments in the Jackson case; then thirdly, move on to discuss the internal and external limitations of parliament and how these influences affect the supremacy of parliament. The discussion will also examine how the proposal to establish a UK supreme court will limit the powers of parliament if at all, and then finally, I will provide an opinion regarding the survival of this doctrine in the future. Parliamentary supremacy as














