THE BRITISH CONSTITUTION BETWEEN TWO LEGAL COLUMNS.
BRIEF COMMENTARY
DR. ADELINA HADZHIYSKA, PHD
DR. ADELINA HADZHIYSKA, PHD
Dr. Adelina Hadzhiyska is Head Assistant Professor of Criminal Procedure Law at the Department of Criminal Law at the Law Faculty of the UNWE.
British constitution; parliamentary sovereignty; principle of rule of law.
Abstract:
The United Kingdom’s constitutional system presents a paradox. While Parliament retains theoretical omnipotence, the increasing influence of judicial review and the impact of international treaties and intricate domestic laws, such as the Human Rights Act (HRA), establish a practical framework that substantially restrains this power. Consequently, there exists a tension between the democratic legitimacy of the legislature and the protective function of the judiciary, which is a central aspect of the contemporary debate on constitutional reform in the United Kingdom.
