This Paper explains how, in the context of CJEU jurisdiction after exit day, the respective red-lines of the UK and EU are incompatible with each other. Whereas the UK claims to end CJEU jurisdiction, the EU claims, and has always claimed, final … [Read more...] about Hotel California?: The Continuing Jurisdiction of the CJEU
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Brexit and our unprotected constitution
Professor Vernon Bogdanor presents his new Constitution Society pamphlet, entitled 'Brexit and our unprotected constitution', examining the constitutional issues raised for our British constitution after Brexit. In this report, Professor Bogdanor … [Read more...] about Brexit and our unprotected constitution
Brexit: The Immediate Legal Consequences
The outcome of the referendum on 23 June 2016 will, in practice, bind the government on the question of whether or not the United Kingdom will remain in the EU. This paper does not engage in the issues about ‘remain’ or ‘leave’ about which it is … [Read more...] about Brexit: The Immediate Legal Consequences
The Crisis of The Constitution : 2nd Edition
The general election of 2015 answered conclusively, to the surprise of most commentators, the question, ‘Who governs Britain?’ by yielding a single-party government with an overall majority in the House of Commons. But it did not answer two of the … [Read more...] about The Crisis of The Constitution : 2nd Edition
A Tale of Two Referendums
Can we make referendums work? This pamphlet provides a brief overview for the perplexed and provides an understanding of how referendums operate before the vote on British membership of the European Union. The author holds that the two major … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Referendums
Why we should be cautious about abandoning the European Convention on Human Rights
“Freedom from Strasbourg” has become a popular rallying cry in British Politics. Just last week Theresa May made it a central part of a speech which many feel was intended to position her for a future leadership challenge. “We need to stop human … [Read more...] about Why we should be cautious about abandoning the European Convention on Human Rights
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
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
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
Political reform: still a choice or new political necessity?
[First Published on Monday 1st November 2010] 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. Professor Margaret Wilson, Former President … [Read more...] about Political reform: still a choice or new political necessity?
EU Foreign Policy: to boldly go where none has gone before?
[First Published on Tuesday 18th May 2010] 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. An ardent science fiction fan, perhaps Baroness … [Read more...] about EU Foreign Policy: to boldly go where none has gone before?