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The "good chap" theory is a fundamental principle in British political culture, identified by the political historian Peter Hennessy. The "good chap" principle is expressed in the idea that ministers and civil servants recognize unwritten rules regarding the limits of their power, act accordingly, and resign when necessary – even when there are no written or enforceable laws concerning the matter.
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