Legal System of UK

Legal system of the UK contains truly represents the traditional aspect of law as well as the business-oriented aspect of law. Flexibility is  the dominating factor behind the richness of the UK constitution. It has assimilated legislation into its own constitution borrowed from several European countries.

United Kingdom and European Union

United Kingdom recognizes the legal authority of the European Court of Justice in issues concerning European Union Law. The country figures among the members of the European Union after it joined the league in 1972.

The countries of UK and their legislative powers

United Kingdom of Great Britain consists of four countries named England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. However, there are three separate jurisdictions to encompass all the four Great Britain countries. These countries have their separate judicial systems as well as legal professions.

England and Wales share common legislative authority. However, Wales got its own Assembly in the year 1999. Now, it has the power to implement the policies of its own. But it has not been given any legislative authority.

Like Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland have also been given limited legislative powers. Since 1999, the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Scottish Parliament have been enjoying the authority to implement limited powers.

The Constitution of the UK

There are four props of the constitution of the United Kingdom. These are Common law, statute law, works of authority and conventions. Statute holds much significance out of these four parts of the constitution.

The Queen stands to be the Head of State while the British Parliament is considered as the supreme law making body. The relationship between the Parliament and the Head of the State is traditional and it is not bound by statute.

UK Legislative Chambers

There are two legislative chambers in the British Government. One is called The House of the Commons. The other is called the House of the Lords. Elected members of parliament represent the House of the Commons. On the other hand, the House of the Lords is represented by people with inherited titles and elected peers.