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The UK constitution can be a difficult thing to pin down. That's why the Constitution Society is delighted to bring you are new guide "Your Constitution", written by professor Andrew Blick. It's a great educational resource across ages. Please share! consoc.org.uk/publications/y…

Frequent Cabinet reshuffles are often framed as political theatre — but their impact on government effectiveness and accountability is profound. Laura Gherman explores how the “reshuffle culture” undermines ministerial expertise, weakens scrutiny, and destabilises policy-making across Whitehall. consoc.org.uk/the-complex-im…

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Brexit and Immigration: the Arc of the Pendulum My report out today for @Con_Soc trying to make sense of the last 25 years of the UK's immigration politics and policy. And where next? consoc.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

How well are scrutiny and accountability working between the Senedd and the Welsh Government? Alys Thomas traces the evolution of inter-institutional relations in Wales — from the early days of devolution to today’s challenges under Brexit-era pressures and a strained Sewel Convention. consoc.org.uk/inter-institut…

What does Labour's decision to prevent Andy Burnham standing for Parliament tell us about the role political parties play in our constitution? Darryn Nyatanga explores the issue in our latest. Read it now at: consoc.org.uk/elections-in-a…

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Was the Johnson government corrupt — or merely surrounded by corruption risk? This blog revisits the evidence and asks whether individual scandals can now be classed as corruption, using the definition of “abuse of entrusted power for private gain.” consoc.org.uk/revisited-is-b…

Delegated legislation isn’t limitless elsewhere. From Germany’s “content, purpose and scope” rule to Portugal’s time-limited authorisations, this blog explores how five constitutions set boundaries on delegating law-making power. consoc.org.uk/constitutional…

How do we go about measuring, in a systematic fashion, if judicial overreach is a problem in the UK? Cassandra Somers-Joce considers the question in our latest piece: consoc.org.uk/how-to-measure…

What is a statutory inquiry — and how did the UK come to rely on them for accountability? Kate Dewsnip considers consoc.org.uk/covid-19-and-t…

The Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Act 2023 reveals deep flaws in how Parliament scrutinises trade treaties and delegated legislation. Without reform, MPs risk losing what little say they have over future trade deals. consoc.org.uk/tanza-a-slippe…

The government may have dropped its Bill of Rights Bill, but human rights protections in the UK remain under pressure. In this blog, Stuart Wallace warns that the Human Rights Act risks “death by a thousand cuts.” consoc.org.uk/death-by-a-tho…

MPs “whipped” into obedience — or bullied into silence? Tabitha Troughton's @Con_Soc report Cracking the Whip uncovers the hidden power of party whips and what it means for democracy. consoc.org.uk/cracking-the-w…

What could stop a UK Prime Minister if they tried to behave as Donald Trump has done on the international stage? Darryn Nyatanga considers the options in our latest blog post: consoc.org.uk/constitutional…

Westminster can’t keep ignoring devolved governments. 🏛️ A new approach is needed — confederal-federalism could give Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland real say while keeping the UK united. consoc.org.uk/renewing-inter…

Misleading ads during elections aren’t just bad politics — they can break the law. ⚖️ UK election rules protect candidates’ reputations, but the system is messy, outdated, and in need of reform. consoc.org.uk/uk-elections-l…

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Why does parliamentary scrutiny matter? Kate Dewsnip argues that effective scrutiny produces better laws, holds the Executive to account, and opens the door to wider policy influence. consoc.org.uk/the-purpose-of…

When the Good Friday Agreement was signed, incorporating the ECHR into Northern Ireland law was a symbol of hope and justice. A generation later, that promise risks being eroded. Stuart Wallace discusses consoc.org.uk/is-westminster…

Devolution in Northern Ireland: over 25 years, countless challenges — and somehow, it still works (mostly). consoc.org.uk/devolution-and…