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333: 72: 421:. The motion called for no confidence in ‘Her Majesty’s Government while remains Prime Minister.’ However the convention only applies to votes related to the entire government, not a particular minister or the Prime Minister. Johnson's supporters claimed that the convention did not therefore apply. Many variations of confidence motions have historically fallen within this convention, for example 775:
feature of the relevant devolution settlement. That follows from the nature of the content, and is acknowledged by the words (“it is recognised” and “will not normally”), of the relevant subsection. We would have expected UK Parliament to have used other words if it were seeking to convert a convention into a legal rule justiciable by the courts.
731:, where the Supreme Court made clear that while the courts could take account of the fact that conventions were operating in a particular area, they were not legally enforceable. The Supreme Court affirmed the view of Professor Colin Munro that 'the validity of conventions cannot be the subject of proceedings in a court of law'. 457:. The precedent is generally thought to have been cemented by the 2013 vote on military intervention in Syria. The government respected the parliamentary vote not to undertake military intervention in the conflict, despite the prerogative power to order military action allowing for unilateral government action. 559:
The Cabinet Manual makes clear: 'the Sovereign should not be drawn into party politics, and if there is doubt it is the responsibility of those involved in the political process, and in particular the parties represented in parliament, to seek to determine and communicate clearly to the Sovereign who
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In taking this view, the court noted 'the practical benefits of achieving harmony between legislatures in areas of competing competence' which would require the retained capacity of the Westminster Parliament to avoiding duplication of effort, enable the UK Parliament to make UK-wide legislation
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y such provisions, the UK Parliament is not seeking to convert the Sewel Convention into a rule which can be interpreted, let alone enforced, by the courts; rather, it is recognising the convention for what it is, namely a political convention, and is effectively declaring that it is a permanent
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The Cabinet Manual states the convention operates as follows: the fact that the Law Officers have advised, or have not advised, and the content of their advice may not be disclosed outside government without their authority. The Law Officers’ advice to government is subject to legal professional
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Judges...are neither the parents nor the guardians of political conventions; they are merely observers. As such, they can recognise the operation of a political convention in the context of deciding a legal question ...but they cannot give legal rulings on its operation or scope, because those
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motion: ‘That this House has no confidence in Her Majesty’s Government and deplores the Prime Minister’s conduct of the nation’s affairs.’ In response, the Johnson Government then offered a vote of no confidence in itself with alternate wording omitting the direct mention of the Prime
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and constitutional conventions. Conventions may be written or unwritten. They are principles of behaviour which are not legally enforceable, but form part of the constitution by being enforced on a political, professional or personal level. Written conventions can be found in the
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A further convention in relation to Law Officer advice, operating on other ministers, is that the Law Officers must be consulted by ministers or their officials in good time before the government is committed to critical decisions involving legal considerations.
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Maiden and valedictory speeches should be short and uncontroversial; they should be heard without interruption (members should remain seated throughout). Maiden speakers should be congratulated by the next speaker and the front bench if they choose.
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During a general election, the Speaker will stand for election in their constituency unopposed by the major parties. During the election, the Speaker will only campaign as a Speaker seeking re-election and not on any political points.
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The Supreme Court have continued to affirm the view that conventions remain unenforceable in law despite being included in statute, so long as the legislation still expresses these conventions as merely conventions. Section 2 of the
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A fundamental principle underlying the constitutional convention is that it is not subject to enforcement by a court of law. While this has been a long-held position followed by the courts, it was made explicit in the case of
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Members should address each other in the third person and by position ('the Lord Chancellor alleges' or 'the Honourable Member asserted...') or constituency ('last week the Member for Harrow East said in this House...').
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Where a vote of no confidence against the government is submitted by the official opposition, the government must give it time for a debate and vote in the Commons. It is decided by simple majority.
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The sovereign will appoint as Prime Minister the person who can command the confidence of the Commons, typically this command is by being the leader of the majority party.
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to bills dealing with taxation or expenditure. Where such an amendment is made, the bill will be returned to the Lords with a note indicating a breach of the convention.
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placed the Sewel convention within legislation. However, recognising the existence of the convention within legislation did not alter the status of the convention. The
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This convention is now firmly established, although the exact structure, length and regularity of questions has been varied by different prime ministers.
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Members are expected to be present from the beginning of a debate and remain for at least two speeches after their own and return for closing speeches.
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which would recriminalise same-sex marriage. The government declined to recommend denial of assent, citing the convention and the act was made law.
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This alters the original conventions, that government will provide a money resolution for any private members bill receiving a second reading.
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Similar to the above, Parliament shall not legislate for nor the government intervene in decisions taken by the local legislatures of the
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Members should attend the greater part of debates and at least the opening, winding-up speeches and the two proceeding their own speech.
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The Speaker enjoys wide discretion to interpret the Standing Orders and relevance of precedent. They decide the procedure of the House.
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leadership sit in the front row to the left of the Speaker. Minority party members sit in the back rows below the gangway on the left.
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Pre-election period of sensitivity - Ministers should avoid implementing new initiatives or making significant announcements during a
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and even legislation. Unwritten conventions exist by virtue of long-practice or may be referenced in other documents such as the
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Same Question Rule – The same or substantially similar motion will not be debated twice in the same parliamentary session.
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Maiden speeches should occur without interruption. The speaker is congratulated by at least the following two speakers and
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The chair generally calls members from alternating sides and prioritises those who have been present for a longer period.
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has suggested it includes a requirement that Parliament votes on the proposed intervention, but this is disputed by the
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debates. However Bercow stepped down as an MP and as Speaker before this threatened breach of convention could occur.
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Speaking notes are not allowed save for opening speeches, maiden speeches or where particular detail is necessary.
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in response, which was largely ignored in Rhodesia with the local government citing the constitutional convention.
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General debates under Standing Order 24 (Emergency Debates) will not be amended, and will be neutral in tone.
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must notify the Presiding Officer of this fact when the SI is laid and explain the reasons why it was late.
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at least 21 days before coming into force. This is colloquially known as the 21-day rule. If breached, the
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where appropriate and avoid any risk of legal challenge to the authority of the devolved legislatures.
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A previous convention held that any government defeated on a matter of major policy should resign. The
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rises by 10pm on Mondays-Wednesdays, 7pm on Thursdays and 3pm on Fridays though this is often varied.
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Military intervention overseas – Except in exceptional circumstances, the House should debate and
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Members will formally notify each other when making a formal visit to the other's constituency.
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confirmed the status of the Sewel Convention as only a convention and not legally enforceable.
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Retiring PMs should advise the sovereign on who should be invited to form the next government.
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Ministers will not criticise judicial decisions; judges will not criticise government policy.
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The submission or rejection of an urgent question by the Speaker is not referred to publicly.
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The government will seek consent from the monarch even for bills of which it disapproves.
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The Legislative Office advice on the orderliness of amendments to bills will be followed.
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Since 2005 this convention has been overtaken by the statutory obligations placed on the
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during a rare Saturday sitting. View from the top corner of the House to the left of the
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No bill expected to be passed should be delayed i.e. the bills will be included in the
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The Law Officers' Convention – The advice of Law Officers is not usually disclosed.
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undercut this principle, though it is unclear as to its current standing given the
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matters") without first seeking the consent of the relevant devolved legislature.
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This convention was not respected during the 1987 general election, when both the
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Members of the judiciary will not comment on political issues while serving.
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is best placed to be able to command the confidence of the House of Commons.'
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Most prerogative powers are exercised by, or on the advice of, ministers.
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Ministerial communication with the sovereign should remain confidential.
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This convention was potentially challenged in 2022 by the refusal of the
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Speeches may not be read, though there may be extensive use of notes.
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so that information can be shared with them on 'privy council terms.'
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Constitutional bills will be taken in a committee of the whole House.
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The sovereign should not be involved in party politics in any way.
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Commons Financial Privilege – The Lords will not oppose or make
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must tender the resignation of the government if defeated in a
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referred to the British government about possibly withholding
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Money resolutions are provided on a case-by-case assessment.
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under the 'guarantee of continued judicial independence' at
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Any member that misleads Parliament is expected to resign.
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sit on the front benches to the right of the Speaker, the
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Forthwith motions are put without debate or amendment.
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The convention remains unsettled. Jacqy Sharpe of the
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fielded candidates against the Conservative speaker,
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Confidence motions (votes of 'no confidence') - The
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Conservative Party
John Bercow

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