"The essence of the British Constitution lies not in its laws but in its Conventions" Discuss.
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Constitutional Law Coursework- " The essence of the British Constitution lies not in its laws but in its Conventions." Discuss. My task, within this piece of coursework, is to discuss whether the essence of the British Constitution lies not in its laws but in its conventions. In completing this task I intend to cover the following: * What is a Constitution? * What is the structure and nature of the British Constitution? * What is meant by the term 'Conventions'? * What role do Conventions have within the British Constitution? * Arguments for and against Conventions and the contradicting views in which they are seen to play within the British Constitution. * My own conclusion, relating to the question set out above. Before directly analysing the question set out above, I feel it is necessary to break it down and examine the 'make-up' of the British Constitution and to explain the key terms used.. I will begin by...

