UK constitutional conventions

UK constitutional conventions are unwritten, but widely accepted practices that guide political behavior and decision-making. They fill the gaps between formal laws and institutions, shaping how government operates. For example, convention dictates that the Prime Minister must be a member of Parliament and command majority support in the House of Commons. While not legally enforceable, these norms maintain order and stability in the UK's constitutional framework by ensuring that political actors follow agreed practices, even without specific legal rules.