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Primary Legislation
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Which of the following statements best describes the principle that no person or body can override an Act of Parliament?
A
UK courts can strike down primary legislation if it is incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights, but only where the incompatibility affects a fundamental right.
B
The House of Lords can veto any Act of Parliament that conflicts with established common law principles.
C
The European Court of Human Rights has the authority to override Acts of Parliament that are incompatible with Convention rights.
D
The Supreme Court has the power to set aside an Act of Parliament if it was passed using an improper parliamentary procedure.
E
UK courts cannot strike down primary legislation as unconstitutional, but under the Human Rights Act 1998 they may issue a declaration of incompatibility which does not invalidate the legislation.
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