The evolution of a constitution : eight key moments in British constitutional history
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
184113418X
ISBN 13
9781841134185
LCCN
KD 3931 .W53
Category
United Kingdom
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Publication Year
2006
Publisher
Pages
viii, 224 pages
Subject
English Constitutional Law
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Abstract
"This new work casts light upon the British constitution of today by means of an in-depth consideration of eight key moments in British constitutional history. The historical perspective adopted in this book facilitates an informed and contextual understanding of the intricacies of the contemporary British constitution. The book is based upon the premise that it is impossible to fully comprehend the nature, content, and implications of today's constitution without a firm grasp on how it evolved into its present form. Each of the eight main chapters focuses upon a different event in constitutional history which has contributed certain principles or practices to the modern day constitution, and explains how these principles or practices evolved and highlights their modern day significance. Historical events covered include the 1688 Glorious Revolution, the 1707 Union between England and Scotland, the 1911 Parliament Act and the 1972 European Communities Act." - from Amazon
Description
Contents:
1. 1688- Glorious Revolution; Enduring Settlement: Sovereignty, Liberty and the Constitution -- 2. 1707 -Union between England and Scotland: Unitary State and Limited Parliament -- 3. 1721-The First Prime Minister? Executive Power and Its Journey from Monarch to Prime Minister -- 4. 1832 -- The Great Reform Act: A First Step towards Democratic Representation? -- 5. 1911 -The Parliament Act: Guaranteeing the Legislative Superiority of the House of Commons -- 6. 1953 -The European Convention on Human Rights: an External Influence Within the Constitution -- 7. 1972 -The European Communities Act: European Legal Supremacy under the UK Constitution -- 8. 1998 -- Devolution to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland: Decentralizing the Union State -- Conclusion: The Evolving Constitution.
1. 1688- Glorious Revolution; Enduring Settlement: Sovereignty, Liberty and the Constitution -- 2. 1707 -Union between England and Scotland: Unitary State and Limited Parliament -- 3. 1721-The First Prime Minister? Executive Power and Its Journey from Monarch to Prime Minister -- 4. 1832 -- The Great Reform Act: A First Step towards Democratic Representation? -- 5. 1911 -The Parliament Act: Guaranteeing the Legislative Superiority of the House of Commons -- 6. 1953 -The European Convention on Human Rights: an External Influence Within the Constitution -- 7. 1972 -The European Communities Act: European Legal Supremacy under the UK Constitution -- 8. 1998 -- Devolution to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland: Decentralizing the Union State -- Conclusion: The Evolving Constitution.
Biblio Notes
Includes bibliographical references (203) and index.
Donated by Graham Price.
Donated by Graham Price.
Number of Copies
2
