Theory question 107
Rule of Law and Constituted AuthoritySection C: Governmental System and Processes
(a) List the three main features of the rule of law.
(b) State four hindrances to the application of rule of law in the society.
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Model answer
(a) Supremacy of the law; equality before the law; respect for fundamental rights (A. V. Dicey's three principles).
(b) Any four:
Immunity clause.
State of emergency.
Military rule.
Illiteracy and ignorance of rights.
Corruption.
Delegated legislation and administrative tribunals.
Poverty / high cost of litigation.
Partisan or dependent judiciary.
Privileges of diplomats.
Explanation
Dicey's three features in (a).