Law & Rights
The Rule of Law
The rule of law is one of the fundamental principles of British life. It means that everyone — including the most powerful people in the country — is subject to the law and must obey it.
Key facts
- ◆ Everyone, including those in government, must obey the law.
- ◆ No one is above the law, whatever their position.
- ◆ The rule of law is one of the fundamental British values.
- ◆ People are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court.