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Denzil_DC

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6. The problem with a written constitution is that the party or parties in power at the time

Reply to Nye Bevan (Original post)

Tue Dec 2, 2014, 09:42 AM

Dec 2014

it was drafted would have a strong influence on its terms, which would then be difficult to alter.

Given the current trajectory of UK national politics, it could formalize quite reactionary policies.

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Should the UK have a written constitution? [View all] Nye Bevan Dec 2014 OP

Yes! shenmue Dec 2014 #1

Why? enlightenment Dec 2014 #2

It makes me a little uneasy Nye Bevan Dec 2014 #5

Thanks for the explanation. :) enlightenment Dec 2014 #7

I'd feel a bit safer with one muriel_volestrangler Dec 2014 #3

Yes, though it should be more flexible, I think, than the US one LeftishBrit Dec 2014 #4

The problem with a written constitution is that the party or parties in power at the time Denzil_DC Dec 2014 #6

Yes T_i_B Dec 2014 #8