The fall of Political Constitutionalism

‘Political constitutionalism can no longer, if it ever could, adequately explain the constitutional realities of the UK. Put bluntly, the “Political Constitution” described by Griffith, and fetishized by political constitutionalists since, is dead. This is not to be lamented, however. Far from it; for the emerging legal constitutionalist order is more justified, defensible and principled. […]

The doctrine of frustration in commercial contracts

‘Given that the doctrine of frustration applies to commercial contracts, sections 6 and 7 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 are unnecessary and serve only to over-complicate the law.’ Discuss. Introduction The will theory, of classical contract law, holds an agreement to be enforceable by parties mutually exercising their free will to create an […]