Doing a law degree, I have studied the rule of law, and it is very welcome that a highly esteemed Law Lord - having held the position of Master of the Rolls - such as Bingham has chosen to write on the subject in light of recent events and legislation. In brief, the rule of law is the belief that every individual should be subject to the same laws and rules, and that these should be intelligible and readily ascertainable, not clouded by merky language and uncertainty. Clearly the topic is an important one for Bingham, who suggests fundamental principles of the rule of law, along with a critical outline of the UK's status in providing equality before the law. ...  Read the complete review