There is a point in time when constitutional conventions should be codified into statutes and become legally binding. Critically assess the above statement in the light of the purpose of constitutional conventions within the UK’s constitutional framework

There is a point in time when constitutional conventions should be codified into statutes and become legally binding. Critically assess the above statement in the light of the purpose of constitutional conventions within the UK’s constitutional framework.

This essay question requires you to:

• define constitutional conventions and explain their function within the UK Constitution
• critically assess under what conditions it is appropriate to make conventions into statutes
• discuss whether or not making conventions into statutes would make them more effective
• throughout the entire essay make an argument about whether you agree with the statement or not.

Essay outline

You should complete a piece of writing setting out the structure that you will adopt and the key points you will make to answer the above essay question.

There is no set form or structure for your essay outline but it should include:

• A clear statement at the start of the outline of the overarching argument that you will make to answer the essay question set.
• A clear indication of the key evidence you will use to support your argument.
• A summary of some sub-points based on your assessment of the evidence that clearly link back to the question and show how your overarching argument will develop throughout the essay.
• A summary of the key points of explanation you will make about the issues discussed, linked to the points of analysis of the evidence you will make to support your argument.
• Reference to the key sources of evidence you will use to answer the essay question.