THE CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER OF GREAT BRITAIN 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧 The institutions, laws and principles that create, constrain and legitimise public power in England and Wales. 👑 THE CROWN — Constitutional Head of State Represents the nation. Acts on the advice of Ministers. A symbol of continuity, stability and national unity. 🏛️ PARLIAMENT — Sovereign Legislature Makes the law. Holds government to account. One Parliament cannot ordinarily bind its successors. ⚖️ GOVERNMENT — Executive Sets policy and administers the law. Must act within legal limits. Accountable to Parliament. 🧑‍⚖️ THE COURTS — Independent Judiciary Interpret and apply the law. Protect rights and liberties. Hold public authorities to the law. 📖 COMMON LAW Law developed by judges over centuries. Recognises and protects fundamental liberties. 📜 CONSTITUTIONAL STATUTES Fundamental Acts including Magna Carta 1215, Petition of Right 1628, Habeas Corpus Act 1679, Bill of Rights 1689 and later legislation. ⚡ PUBLIC POWER MUST HAVE A LEGAL SOURCE Power is lawful only when it has a legal source and is exercised within the limits of that law.