The Sovereignty of Parliament

The sovereignty of Parliament means that the UK Parliament has the ultimate authority to make, change, or repeal laws. It is considered the highest power within the country, and no other body, including the courts or the government, can override its decisions. Parliament's sovereignty ensures that legislative authority is centralized, providing the legal framework for governance. This principle has traditionally meant that Parliament can legislate on any matter and that its laws are supreme within the legal system. However, in practice, parliamentary sovereignty is also balanced by principles like constitutional conventions and international agreements.