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The Nature of Law and the Welsh and English Legal System
Quick questions on The rule of law and law-making in Wales - WJEC A-Level Law
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What are the separation of powers?Show answer
In the UK the separation is partial (ministers sit in Parliament), but the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 strengthened it by creating an independent Supreme Court and reforming the role of the Lord Chancellor.
What are law-making in Wales?Show answer
England and Wales form a single legal jurisdiction, sharing one court system, in contrast to the separate Scottish and Northern Irish systems. Within that jurisdiction, Wales has its own democratically elected legislature, the Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament), renamed from the National Assembly for Wales in 2020. Following the 2011 referendum the legislature gained full primary law-making powers in devolved areas, building on the Government of Wales Act 2006. The Wales Act 2017 introduced a reserved-powers model, meaning the Senedd may legislate on any matter not reserved to Westminster.
What is q1?Show answer
State two of Dicey's elements of the rule of law. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
What is the name given to legislation made by the Welsh Parliament? [1 mark]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain the rule of law and describe how law is made in Wales. [12 marks]
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