http://http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/ re:Constitution - RSS Feed en-us Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:03:39 +0100 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss BLD CMS info@constitutionsoc.org.uk post@thebluelightdistrict.com http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/news/articles/41/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 news/articles/41/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/news/articles/39/ Following the Electoral Commission's confirmation of funding rules for the AV referendum campaign, we look at how this interesting campaign might evolve, and whether either camp is advantaged from the start. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 news/articles/39/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/news/articles/38/ Although people tend to talk about Alternative Voting as if it is a single concept, there are in fact many different variants on the AV system. Our briefing paper gives a clear explanation of the AV system currently proposed by the Government, together with worked examples. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 news/articles/38/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/news/articles/37/ A Bill is currently before Parliament to propose a referendum on electoral reform and boundary changes. To date, none of the main political parties has given reasons why a change from our First Past the Post system of electing members to the House of Commons ought to be changed to a system of Alternative Voting. We examine the implications of a change in voting system and look at some of the, perhaps unforeseen, consequences of the changes which the Bill proposes. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 news/articles/37/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/news/articles/36/ We take a look at special advisers, often thought of as a recent phenomenon. However closer examination reveals that special advisers have been around as long as politicians. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 news/articles/36/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/news/articles/34/ In a further valuable contribution to the burgeoning debate on constitutional reform in general, and the codification of the British constitution in particular, a group of constitutional experts led by Stephen Hockman QC and Professor Vernon Bogdanor have called for a holistic approach to the constitution. In a paper published by JUSTICE, the group analyses the questions which need resolution before any moves can be made towards the creation of a codified constitution. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 news/articles/34/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/news/articles/35/ On 15th July 2010 Nick Clegg, the Deputy Prime Minister became the first witness to the newly-formed Select Committee on Political and Constitutional Reform. The committee cross-examined Mr Clegg both on the timing and content of reform proposals. Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 news/articles/35/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/news/articles/33/ The first weighty debate of proposals to reform the House of Lords took place on 29th June 2010. Though ignored in the media, the debate included some of the most cogently reasoned arguments for and against a move from an appointed to an elected House, with a majority of the 65 peers participating in the debate expressing concern at the prospect of the creation of 'a pale imitation of the House of Commons'. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 news/articles/33/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/talking-heads/play/134/ Should the House of Lords be elected or appointed? Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:43:16 +0100 talking-heads/play/134/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/talking-heads/play/133/ Should the House of Lords be elected or appointed? Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:41:44 +0100 talking-heads/play/133/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/talking-heads/play/132/ Should the House of Lords be elected or appointed? Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:40:49 +0100 talking-heads/play/132/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/talking-heads/play/131/ Should the House of Lords be elected or appointed? Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:39:44 +0100 talking-heads/play/131/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/talking-heads/play/130/ Should the House of Lords be elected or appointed? Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:37:01 +0100 talking-heads/play/130/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/talking-heads/play/129/ Should the House of Lords be elected or appointed? Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:35:32 +0100 talking-heads/play/129/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/talking-heads/play/128/ Should the House of Lords be elected or appointed? Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:28:58 +0100 talking-heads/play/128/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/talking-heads/play/102/ The federalising tendency of the EU Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:53:11 +0100 talking-heads/play/102/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/talking-heads/play/101/ The European Constitution as part of the British Constitution Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:51:25 +0100 talking-heads/play/101/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/talking-heads/play/100/ Entrenchment of a written constitution Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:50:14 +0100 talking-heads/play/100/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/talking-heads/play/99/ The point of a written constitution Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:48:49 +0100 talking-heads/play/99/ http://www.re-constitution.org.uk/talking-heads/play/98/ The Cabinet Manual and the role of a monarch in a 'hung' parliament Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:47:29 +0100 talking-heads/play/98/