... rule of law in order to provide such a measure.1 The rule of law is capable of being interpreted differently by different people. It is a recognised principle of the English constitution, which is frequently used to signify a notion of "law and order". At it's broadest it is a framework that constrains arbitrary use of power. The concept of the rule of law dates back to many centuries the Greek philosophers recognised the need for a principle or "rule of law" to control the powers of the government. In the study of constitution it is still seen to have relevance in helping to interpret the relationship between the individual and the state. The principle is not enforceable by the courts directly and there is no legal justice for behaviour that contravenes it. It is therefore used as a guiding principle as the exact meaning is not entirely clear.2 In ...

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