There is an interesting debate going on in the British courts which could have lasting ramifications for the practices of future governments under the British constitution. What is the British Constitution?
According to Baron Montesquieu, the British Constitution is republican; that is, the monarch is subject to the law and acts on ministerial advice; the British people participate in the selection of their parliamentary representatives and are able to participate in the government of Britain.
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