Rule of law

The principle that everyone, including those in government, is subject to the law and that power must be exercised lawfully.

The principle that everyone, including those in power, is subject to the law and that laws should be applied fairly by independent courts.

Key British principles and values include democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance. They are not unique to Britain, nor does every person always live up to them. They provide standards against which behaviour and decisions can be judged.

The principle that everyone, including those in power, is subject to the law and that the law should apply equally.

When asked to explain a value, give its meaning and link it to a relevant UK example: independent courts demonstrate the rule of law because decisions should not be controlled by government.

Distinguish democracy from the rule of law: democracy concerns participation in decision-making; the rule of law concerns how laws apply and constrain power.

The principle that everyone, including government and political leaders, is subject to the law.

The principle that everyone, including those in government, is subject to the law and that legal powers must be exercised lawfully.

The principle that everyone, including rulers and public authorities, must act according to the law.

The principle that everyone, including the government, is subject to the law and equal before it.

The principle that everyone, including those in power, is subject to the law, which should be applied fairly and consistently.

The rule of law means that everyone is subject to the law, including political leaders, public officials and protesters. Laws should be applied fairly and consistently, rather than according to someone's wealth, popularity or influence.

The principle that everyone, including those who govern, is subject to the law.

The principle that everyone, including the government, is subject to the law and that power must be exercised through lawful procedures.

The principle that everyone, including public officials, is subject to the law and that legal powers must be exercised lawfully.

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