Law A-Level
Rule of Law
What Rule of Law means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Rule of Law
The constitutional principle that all citizens and institutions, including the state, are subject to and equal before the law.
Topics that use Rule of Law
- The nature of law and the English legal system (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Administrative Necessity
- Affirmative Resolution
- Consolidation
- Corrective Justice
- Democratic Accountability
- Equality Before the Law
- Golden Rule
- Green Paper
Using Rule of Law in the exam
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