Rule Of Law

In this course, you will learn about rule of law, from its origins in the Magna Carta to today's legal system. You will look at how rule of law applies to you.

Introduction;

Fundamental principle of rule of law is that no individual or organisation is above the law. Everyone is accountable to abiding by the rules. This is a principle that governs us at a national level but can also be seen at local levels and even within smaller groups such as at a school or within a football team. When you are abiding by the rule of law you are agreeing that you and everyone else will follow the rules of the state or institution. In the UK, we have a network of public services that uphold Rule of Law, including police, courts and judges.
This means that there is a clear process and procedure that any offence or grievance passes through so the law is upheld. A grievance is a dispute that an individual or group has, usually made into an official complaint.

While the police and army can be held to account by Parliament, courts operate above this to ensure even the government obeys the law. There are many levels of courts in the UK, each available to appeal decisions of the courts below them. This protects the system from error.