How is separation of power in United Kingdom (UK)

There is no absolute doctrine of Separation of powers in the UK Constitution. The separation of powers is a doctrine and not a legal rule. Under this doctrine the following three branches of government; legislature, executive and judiciary should have a clear separation to prevent abuse of power. The UK relies on a system of checks and balances to prevent against abuses of power.

1. Legislative: This department is charged with the responsibility of executing legislation wherein the UK legislature, it is known as ‘Parliament' which comprises of three elements such as the Queen, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The members of the House of Commons are elected on the basis of selection criteria as reflected in parliamentary voting system virtually.

2.      Executive: Members of the cabinet are also member of the legislature and are responsible to it and they play a very important part in legislative activities. Powers are conferred on the executive to make subordinate legislation. Executive also exercise judicial power in different from of Administrative tribunal.

3.      Judiciary: The judiciary of state is responsible for arbitration of deputies and development of Common Law in UK. This branch relates to Legislative and other to set up a smooth administration ideally. The primary principle of separation of power has been promulgated by the Legislation department. The legislative department authorizes others to be in operative in case of power authentication as well power allocation.

 

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