Law 102x Public Law
Coursework Questions
2021-22
Submission deadline:
Word limit: 1,500 words. Weighting: 25% of module mark
Answer ONE Question – EITHER Question 1 OR Question 2
1. ‘The conventions concerning individual ministerial accountability, and collective Cabinet responsibility are not fit for purpose as mechanisms for regulating the conduct of government in the 21st Century.’Critically discuss this statement.
In answering this question, you may wish to discuss one or more of the following: the role which constitutional conventions play in the UK constitution, other means of regulating governmental conduct (through Parliament and the Courts, as well as electorally), the idea of legal and political constitutionalism, and, as relevant, constitutional principle.
2. ‘Parliamentary reform is a serious matter. Yet, proposals for change have consistently offered little more than piecemeal solutions to those areas most in need of reform. As such, they cannot be considered serious attempts at reform.’
With reference to EITHER the House of Commons OR the House of Lords, critically reflect on the accuracy of this statement.
In answering the above question you may wish to consider one or more of the following issues: the composition of the House, the means of appointing / electing members of the House, parliamentary privilege, party funding, or other issues connected with Seminar 5.
