The changing constitution /

Providing an introduction to the topical subject of constitutional change in Britain, this book considers the historical origins of the constitution but focuses on reforms and their likely impact. It includes chapters on: The Legislature: The House of Commons and the House of Lords; The Executive; E...

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Bibliographische Detailangaben
1. Verfasser: Harrison, Kevin
Weitere Verfasser: Boyd, Tony
Format: Licensed eBooks
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, ©2006.
Schriftenreihe:Politics study guides.
Online-Zugang:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=163372
Inhaltsangabe:
  • Boxes; Tables; Preface; CHAPTER 1 The Legislature: The House of Commons and the House of Lords; CHAPTER 2 The Executive; CHAPTER 3 The Judiciary; CHAPTER 4 The Debate over a Written Constitution and a Bill of Rights for the UK; CHAPTER 5 Devolution: Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the English Regions; CHAPTER 6 Electoral Reform and Referendums; CHAPTER 7 The European Union and the United Kingdom Constitution; CHAPTER 8 The 'Hollowing-Out of the State'; Conclusion: A Constitutional Agenda?; References; Index.