Conrad Russell once observed that the essential problem of the relationship between Scotland and England “could be defined by saying that England could brook no equal, and Scotland no superior.” … [Read more...] about Judges, Politicians and the Contested Constitution
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Would the Conservatives benefit from Scottish independence?
A few weeks ago David Cameron attempted to seize the initiative over the question of Scottish independence by suggesting that the SNP should hold a referendum on this question sooner rather than later. Several reasons have been offered for Cameron’s … [Read more...] about Would the Conservatives benefit from Scottish independence?
The Weakest Link: The UK government’s legal argument for a binding referendum on Scottish independence runs counter to international and constitutional law
When Michael Moore stood at the Dispatch Box at Westminster on the 10th of January he had a simple message; Scotland's constitutional settlement rests with Westminster and Scottish independence would require the consent of London. It could be argued … [Read more...] about The Weakest Link: The UK government’s legal argument for a binding referendum on Scottish independence runs counter to international and constitutional law
Summary of the UCL Public Seminar on the Parliamentary Boundaries Review
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 It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. UCL Public Seminar Summary - Parliamentary Boundaries Review This seminar was conducted by … [Read more...] about Summary of the UCL Public Seminar on the Parliamentary Boundaries Review
EU debate leads to significant rebellion
[First Published on Tuesday 25th October 2011] 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 It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. A backbench motion debate on Britain’s … [Read more...] about EU debate leads to significant rebellion
Debate triggered on the future of Britain’s relationship with the EU
[First Published on Friday 21st October 2011] 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 It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. With Parliament preparing to follow the call … [Read more...] about Debate triggered on the future of Britain’s relationship with the EU
Plans to change the Rules of Succession must achieve consensus in a complicated Commonwealth
The current rules of succession stipulate that a female heir should always be passed over in favor of a male sibling, even if they are younger than her. Furthermore, three hundred and twenty three years after the Glorious Revolution, professing … [Read more...] about Plans to change the Rules of Succession must achieve consensus in a complicated Commonwealth
The End of the Peer show? Responses to the draft bill on Lords reform
[First Published on Tuesday 19th July 2011] The following post was first published on ConSoc's previous site. It is recorded here as a window onto issues as they were at the time. The end of the peer show? is a collection of responses to the … [Read more...] about The End of the Peer show? Responses to the draft bill on Lords reform
On whether or not to repeal; a briefing on the debate surrounding the Human Rights Act and a UK Bill of Rights
[First Published on Tuesday 4th October 2011] 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. This week, as senior politicians from both … [Read more...] about On whether or not to repeal; a briefing on the debate surrounding the Human Rights Act and a UK Bill of Rights
Lords committee publishes report on constitutional reform process
[First Published on Thursday 21st July 2011] 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. After a six-month inquiry, the Lords … [Read more...] about Lords committee publishes report on constitutional reform process
Dr Robin Archer: House of Lords reformers should look to the example of Australia
[First Published on Monday 6th June 2011] The following post was first published on ConSoc’s previous site. It is recorded here as a window onto issues as they were at the time. For more up to date news on the Constitution and Constitutional reform, … [Read more...] about Dr Robin Archer: House of Lords reformers should look to the example of Australia
Government Reform Proposals for the House of Lords
[First Published on Thursday 2nd June 2011] 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. On May 17th the government introduced its Draft … [Read more...] about Government Reform Proposals for the House of Lords