Public Law
Word limit: 1,500 words.
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 Se