Re Resolution to Amend the Constitution of Canada [1981] 1 SCR 753 Supreme Court of Canada (also known as the Patriation Reference)
Re Resolution to Amend the Constitution of Canada [1981] 1 SCR 753 Supreme Court of Canada (also known as the Patriation Reference)
- Thomas E. WebbThomas E. WebbSenior Lecturer in Law, Lancaster University
Abstract
Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Re Resolution to Amend the Constitution of Canada [1981] 1 SCR 753, Supreme Court of Canada (also known as the Patriation Reference). This case considers the identification of constitutional conventions using the Jennings test, and the legal enforceability of conventions. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
