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This 7 page paper considers if Britain may be seen as having a constitution. The writer argues that although there is no written constitution, the collection of informal and formal customs and conventions can be collectively seen as an unwritten constitution. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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ensuring that there can be no misunderstanding. However, Britain is unlike many of these countries. It is a democracy, with many of the same freedoms and rights, yet, there is
no written constitution, but dos this mean that there is no constitution? Some critics would argue that as it does not exist in this standard and acceptable form it must
be absent, however when we look more closely at this issue we can argue the constitution does exist, simply that it is an unwritten constitution. It can also be
argued that due to the nature of this unwritten constitution there is a greater deal of flexibility, allowing it evolve at a much more natural pace in line with the
needs of society, and as such it may be seen as a more efficient constitution. The first stage in any argument such
as this needs to be a definition of what is meant by a constitution. Here we can look at the way it is defined and consider if as a part
of this there is a requirement for it to be written. This has been defined by many critics and authors, one of the best definitions can be seen as "A
body of laws, customs and conventions that define the composition and powers of the organs of the state and regulate the relations of the various state organs to one another
an to the private citizen" (Hood et al, 1987; 5). If we assume this definition is correct, there is not need for it to be written, but one can appreciate
how it would be simpler for a state if it were in writing. This means we can still argue that there is a form of constitution in Great Britain, only
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