ACOBA is dead. The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, born in 1975, died aged 50, quietly in October 2025. Few mourned, or probably even noticed, its passing. It was rarely news-worthy, except in failure, especially in its later years due … [Read more...] about Farewell to the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments
The Sewel Convention sits at the centre of the UK’s territorial constitution. It is often presented as a simple principle: Westminster will not normally legislate on devolved matters without the consent of devolved legislatures. Named for … [Read more...] about Sewel, Elections and the Future of the Devolution Settlement
The Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government was keen on constitutional reform, although not all reforms proved durable: the Fixed-term Parliaments Act is no more, voters roundly rejected the alternative vote system and local councils have … [Read more...] about The Cabinet Manual: In Dire Need of an Update
A treaty is an agreement between states, concluded in writing, which creates rights and obligations in international law. Treaty-making in the UK is predominantly an executive function, with only limited opportunity for scrutiny afforded to … [Read more...] about Parliamentary Scrutiny of Treaties: Time for Change?
The Senedd Cymru’s Member Accountability and Elections Bill, passed on 17 March 2026, introduces reforms to Senedd Member accountability and electoral integrity. However, by leaving much of the detail to future secondary legislation, it raises … [Read more...] about New Senedd Accountability Reforms: Political Lying and Constitutional Risk
Role: Research FellowLocation: Westminster, London, UK (with the option of hybrid working)Apply Before: 29 May, 23:59Contract Type: Fixed TermWork Duration: 15 June 2026-14 September 2026Job Schedule: Full … [Read more...] about Fellowship on Protest and the Constitution: Apply Now
Britain is in the thick of a 30-year reorganisation of the state – what Tony Blair began in the 1990s, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is now looking to continue – and Artificial Intelligence is merely the latest machinery of constitutional … [Read more...] about The NHS, the Future and Data Privacy: Cause for Concern?
On Monday the Constitution Society went on the road to Belfast to host two panel talks on the legacy of the Brexit vote for Northern Ireland 10 years after the EU Referendum. On a blustery March afternoon, members of the public made their … [Read more...] about 10 Years Since the Brexit Vote: A Constitution Society Event in Belfast
The serious, emotive and divisive topic of assisted dying is subject to significant debate, as well as attempts to change the law. Scotland saw a vote against the Assisted Dying for Terminally … [Read more...] about The End of the Assisted Dying (Scotland) Bill?
The Constitution Society is pleased to announce our contributing writers for 2026/27. Over the coming year our group of authors will provide analysis, commentary and insight on a range of developments in the UK constitution. We’re excited to showcase … [Read more...] about Announcement: New Contributing Writers for 2026
On 19 February 2026 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly known as Prince Andrew) was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was held for nearly 12 hours at Aylesham Police Station and questioned by police in relation to … [Read more...] about Misconduct in Public Office: In Need of Reform?
When the Representation of the People Bill 2026 enters committee stage in the House of Commons later this month, MPs will begin scrutinising one of the most significant pieces of legislation affecting UK elections for many years. This moment … [Read more...] about A New Government Bill: Elections May Never be the Same
