LONDON, (Reuters) – Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of Britain has triggered a constitutional crisis. He broke the law he had created for pandemic restraints. This effectively “shredding” the ministerial codes.

Peter Hennessy (a historian) said that Johnson was “the great debaser” in the modern times of decency both in political and public life. He had been fined by police for going to a Downing Street social while restrictions were in effect.

According to government websites, the ministerial code outlines the conduct standards for ministers as well as how they are expected to discharge their duties.

Opposition lawmakers have accused Johnson of lying to parliament about the matter. Johnson told parliament that all Downing Street rules had been followed during the pandemic last year. To explain the reason he was given a fine by police, Johnson will make an appearance in Parliament on Tuesday.

Following his arrest as the British’s first leader to be found in violation of the law, he has apologised. He could be subject to further penalties as police investigate further gatherings.

Hennessy said that “I believe we are in the most serious constitutional crisis involving the prime minister” and asked BBC Radio why no one in public life would follow the rules while the prime minister didn’t.

He said that the prime minister had “sealed his place in British History as the first lawbreaker ever to have occupied premiership,” and added that he wasn’t worthy of serving Queen Elizabeth or her country.

Jacob Rees Mogg was Johnson’s minister and said that while he appreciated Hennessy, he didn’t think Hennessy had fully grasped the constitutional meaning of the ministerial cod.

Johnson said that he told Parliament in good faith that Johnson had not violated any rules because he didn’t believe he had.

Rees Mogg said to BBC, “It’s very difficult to see how he could meet that high bar of deliberately misleading parliament.” So I believe Lord Hennessy is wrong, who is one the best living constitutionalists.