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The structural changes engineered by the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 in particular have contributed to a more tangible separation of powers within which the judicial branch has emerged as both stronger and institutionally independent of its executive and legislative counterparts". Masterman R & Wheatle S, ‘Unpacking separation of powers: judicial independence, sovereignty and conceptual flexibility in the UK constitution’ [2017] PL (Jul), 469-487.
Discuss the separation of powers in the UK constitution and consider the impact of the
Constitutional Reform Act 2005.
Correctly define constitutional terms and use them consistently.
1.Demonstrate that you understand the law about which you are writing.
2.Explain the concept of the Separation of Powers.
3.Consider how far the concept applies in the British Constitution particularly in the light of relatively recent reforms to the Constitution.
4.Include evidence of legal analysis and critical evaluation of law/concepts.
5.Examine and draw examples from the British Constitution.
6.Use cases and other source materials to support arguments. Please note: in addition to referring to cases, statutes and recommended textbooks (see Aspire reading list and module handbook) you must only refer to the journal articles and websites given at the end of this document.
7.Be clear, concise, logical and well structured.
8.Be appropriately referenced. Please ensure your work is appropriately referenced see ‘Studying Law Guide 2017/18’ for additional information on referencing.