Contract Law - The doctrine of separation of powers

What this page is about: A useful essay for undergraduate law students to review.

Separation of powers is a principle set out by Montesquieu in the 17th century after observing the British System of the time.  The doctrine of the separation of powers sets out that there are three distinct entities at the centre of the decision and law making process.  Montesquieu believed that the best safeguard against tyranny was the separation of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary [Barnett, p. 125 1]. 
 
The Executive is the administrative branch of government.  It makes laws by way of delegated legislation and drafts bills. 

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