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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Autore principale: Harrison, Kevin
Altri autori: Boyd, Tony
Natura: Licensed eBooks
Lingua:inglese
Pubblicazione: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, ©2006.
Serie:Politics study guides.
Accesso online:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=163372
Sommario:
  • 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.