This post has been contributed by Hilaire Barnett, Public law tutor for Undergraduate Laws. The General Election held on 12th December 2019 resulted in an
Category: Public law
Brexit troubles: does the UK need a written constitution?
This post was contributed by Ms Charlotte Crilly, Teaching Fellow and Module Convenor for Undergraduate Laws. It is undeniable that this is an interesting time to
The prorogation case: a matter of principle – Part 2 of 2
This post was contributed by Colin Munro, Emeritus Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Edinburgh and tutor for Undergraduate Laws. A few days ago I
The prorogation case: a matter of principle – Part 1 of 2
This post was contributed by Colin Munro, Emeritus Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Edinburgh and tutor for Undergraduate Laws. The referendum on EU membership
Stealth Reform in the House of Lords
This post was contributed by Colin Munro, tutor in Public Law. A report published in July revealed that, slowly but steadily, the second chamber has
The Prime Minister in the United Kingdom Constitution
This post was contributed by Eloise Ellis, Senior Lecturer in Law. The famously unwritten Constitution of the United Kingdom has many quirks and unusual features,