Should Britain Have A Written constitution?
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Should Britain Have A Written constitution? Constitutions are collections of laws, customs and practices - sometimes written in a single document, sometimes not - which provide the framework for political institutions, such as parliament, and confirm the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Constitutional law is generally regarded as `supreme' or higher law in the sense that it stands above the power of a government, though it may be altered by legislation, judicial interpretation, popular action, or customary evolution. Our unwritten constitution evolved over the centuries. It's a combination of laws passed by Parliament, decisions made in higher judicial courts, and precedent this constitution is not something fixed. Any parliament can change laws previously passed and the courts continue to make decisions, which affect the constitution. So the constitution can adapt to changing conditions. Because it is constantly changing and becoming larger, it would cost a lot of money...

