Would I be right in assuming that Parliament has already legislated, or will legislate, to enact such a reform?
On this basis, Parliament can legislate on marriage and divorce.
After all, it is not a rule that Parliament must legislate consistently with past legislation.
But, except by private or hybrid Bills, Parliament does not legislate for individual cases.
On the other hand, while Britain's Parliament has not legislated against international aggression, some experts believe the crime could nonetheless be prosecuted under common law.
In 1949, Parliament legislated to ensure that all Aboriginal ex-servicemen should have the right to vote.
Indeed Parliament has legislated on matters affecting every aspect of our lives.
Political considerations may make it unlikely, even inconceivable that Parliament might legislate in a particular manner.
Parliament really should get a grip and legislate properly on privacy and libel.
Parliament cannot legislate without knowing the effect that its actions would have on European businesses and a fragile aviation industry.