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What happens when legislation conflicts with a constitutional principle?
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What's your take on this — what experience or question can you share?
When a statute appears to conflict with a foundational constitutional principle, which should prevail? Different jurisdictions approach this question differently — some through judicial review, others through parliamentary sovereignty. What approach do you think best protects individual liberty, and what are the trade-offs involved?
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