JUPEBGovernmentBasic Concepts and Principles

According to A. V. Dicey, the rule of law means all of the following EXCEPT

Athe head of state is above the law during a state of emergency.CORRECT
Bno one can be punished except for a definite breach of law established in an ordinary court.
Cthe rights of citizens flow from decisions of the courts rather than from a written declaration.
Devery person is equal before the law regardless of rank.
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Why the answer is A, and why the others tempt you.
Dicey's three principles are supremacy of the law, equality before the law and the protection of individual rights through the ordinary courts. Placing anyone above the law, even in an emergency, contradicts equality before the law.
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