Tag: principle of responsible government

  • Michael Detmold: The Unconstitutional Brexit Letter

    Michael Detmold: The Unconstitutional Brexit Letter

    1. Responsible Government Parliament is an institution of responsible government.  The essence of the common law principle of responsible government is the constitution of a regime of confidence: a government is required to carry the confidence of Parliament. This is the fundamental connexion of the executive (the Government) to the Parliament. The European Union (Withdrawal)…