Labour’s constitutional reforms between 1997 and 2010 brought about a greater codification of the British constitution. The Conservative–Lib Dem coalition elected in 2010 introduced further constitutional reforms. There is a strong case for arguing that the logical outcome of such major constitutional changes is that the UK should have a codified constitution to enshrine the changes. Here are some key arguments in favour of a codified constitution.
A codified constitution is one that is enshrined in a single document. This gives it the obvious advantage that it is clear and accessible to all citizens — they can easily refer to and identify with it. When political disputes occur a codified constitution reduces the possibility of ambiguity that exists with the many conventions that currently make up our political system.
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