Power to the people - this is what democracy is about. Thus, it is absurd that the Parliament is the highest authority that exists in Britain. If it passes a law, it is law. The only checks and balances for Parliament, are inside Parliament instead. This is a pressing problem that must be addressed.
It is time for a codified constitution ratified by the public, just like every other liberal democracy (apart from Israel and New Zealand.) Otherwise, politicians have the power to treat us with contempt. It is in this context that there needs to be something higher than statute law to really keep Parliament in check.
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