The constitution after coronavirus
Dr. Andrew Blick
King’s College London; Senior Adviser, The Constitution Society
The coronavirus emergency is profound in its constitutional implications. They involve both the immediate response and the longer-term context. This paper is a preliminary discussion of some of the issues, arranged thematically. It is intended to inform further possible work in this field, the importance of which does not require explanation. It considers:
- The nature of the challenge
- The impact on constitutional priorities
- Emergency powers and the unwritten constitution
- The expansion of the socio-economic role of government
- Leadership and competitive politics
- The role of the Civil Service
- Executive accountability to Parliament and the courts
- The territorial constitution
- Communications and the constitution
- Long-term implications
This publication discusses law-making processes but does not question the content of laws. All laws and regulations should be adhered to.
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