The resignation of Paris Brown, Britain's first 'Youth Police Commissioner', shines light on the powers of appointment elected Police and Crime Commissioners have and raises questions as to how appropriate these may be. The revelation that Ms Brown … [Read more...] about Resignation shines light on PCC powers
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The Constitution Society
APPG The Contemporary Relevance of Magna Carta – Podcast
The Constitution Society provides organisational and secretarial support for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the British Constitution, chaired by Lord Norton of Louth. The Group works to broaden legislators’ knowledge base and improve the … [Read more...] about APPG The Contemporary Relevance of Magna Carta – Podcast
APPG Police and Crime Commissioners – Podcast
The Constitution Society provides organisational and secretarial support for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the British Constitution, chaired by Lord Norton of Louth. The Group works to broaden legislators’ knowledge bahich they are … [Read more...] about APPG Police and Crime Commissioners – Podcast
Despite the speech, a referendum on EU membership seems unlikely
Cameron's much-delayed and anticipated speech on Britain's relationship with the rest of the European Union called for a substantial renegotiation of the terms of our membership as well as a repatriation of powers. The renegotiated settlement would … [Read more...] about Despite the speech, a referendum on EU membership seems unlikely
APPG Constitutional Developments Under the Coalition – Podcast
The Constitution Society provides organisational and secretarial support for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the British Constitution, chaired by Lord Norton of Louth. The Group works to broaden legislators’ knowledge base and improve the … [Read more...] about APPG Constitutional Developments Under the Coalition – Podcast
Footage of Shadow Chancellor referring to our report in Parliament
This archive item is a window onto issues as they appeared at the time. It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. As previously reported the Shadow Chancellor, Ed Balls MP, referred to our groundbreaking … [Read more...] about Footage of Shadow Chancellor referring to our report in Parliament
Clerk of the Commons hails our select committees report
This archive item is a window onto issues as they appeared at the time. It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. Robert Rogers, Clerk of the Commons, has published a new paper on the powers of select … [Read more...] about Clerk of the Commons hails our select committees report
Ed Balls references our “very important” Power of Select Committees Report amidst Libor scandal
This archive item is a window onto issues as they appeared at the time. It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. In a Parliamentary session on standards in the banking industry the Shadow Chancellor, Rt … [Read more...] about Ed Balls references our “very important” Power of Select Committees Report amidst Libor scandal
Nat le Roux gives evidence to PCRC
This archive item is a window onto issues as they appeared at the time. It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. Following The Constitution Society's submission of written evidence (which can be found … [Read more...] about Nat le Roux gives evidence to PCRC
APPG Party Funding – Podcast
This archive item is a window onto issues as they appeared at the time. It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. The Constitution Society provides organisational and secretarial support for the All-Party … [Read more...] about APPG Party Funding – Podcast
APPG meets to discuss House of Lords reform
This archive item is a window onto issues as they appeared at the time. It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Constitution works to improve the quality of debate … [Read more...] about APPG meets to discuss House of Lords reform
The Constitution Society submits evidence on the quality of legislation
This archive item is a window onto issues as they appeared at the time. It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. The Constitution Society is happy to announce that our evidence to the Political and … [Read more...] about The Constitution Society submits evidence on the quality of legislation