The last 75 years have seen the shattering of social and cultural norms.  For the most part, changes have been positive: reductions in racism, sexism, homophobia are examples.  However, at the same time formerly authoritative voices – religions, communities, neighbourhoods, families, relationships – all have had their voices muffled if not silenced.  Lacking such anchors, […]

For the English speaking democracies, the rule of law can be said to begin roughly 800 years ago, when a group of unelected nobles extracted or extorted from King John his agreement to limit his use of arbitrary powers.  For the first time in England, the King agreed that he was not above the law. […]

Principles:          Democracy cannot exist without the just rule of law; A just rule of law requires a democracy for its legitimacy; and Parliament is an expression of democracy. Operation of our democracy depends on constitutional principles and electoral laws.  Both the principles and the laws are created by a Parliament elected by the people.  The […]