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Rule of Law - Constitution of UK - Separation of Powers The Rule of Law The 'rule of law' is an ambiguous expression, and may mean different things for different writers The rule of law is a concept which underpins the constitution of UK and is itself supported by the separation of powers. Although the concept dates from Aristotle-'the rule of law is preferable to that of any individual'- for the purpose of analysis Dicey's three-part description of the requirements of the rule of law is useful. Dicey's Expression 'The Rule of Law' For Dicey the expression 'rule of law' includes three distinct conceptions:The absence of arbitrary power. No man is above the law. No man is punishable except for a distinct breach of law, established in the ordinary legal manner before the ordinary courts. It requires that that there be no arbitrariness in the justice system, in particular that laws should be certain and accessible. Equality Before The Law: Ever