It looks at some of the factors influencing how constitutions come to be as they are through a process of evolution and revolution, ultimately focusing on the key concepts and principles underlying the UK constitution

Course learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

• Understand the general concept of a constitutional framework
• Understand the factors contributing to constitutional change – both evolutionary and revolutionary – by looking at the constitutional frameworks of South Africa, Germany, Canada and the UK
• Identify and describe key characteristics of the UK constitution
• Understand the historic aspects of the constitutional developments of the UK and their relevance in constitutional law today
• Reflect critically on the UK constitution by studying and comparing the constitutional frameworks and history of South Africa, Germany and Canada.