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Repairing British Politics: A Blueprint for Constitutional Change


ISBN13: 9781849460491
Published: February 2010
Publisher: Hart Publishing
Country of Publication: UK
Format: Paperback
Price: £26.99



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The constitutional crisis of 2009, sparked by the 'expenses scandal', led rapidly to the questioning of our entire political order, and to some fast responsive action. Both Government and opposition began banging the drum of constitutional reform.

Sadly, only months later and constitutional reform could so easily become a dead letter. This major new constitutional analysis argues that inertia should not be allowed to take over, that the moment for significant change is now, and that it may not occur again for decades.

Repairing British Politics presents a bold new appeal for constitutional reform focused around a draft written Constitution underpinned by a new principle of constitutional supremacy in place of the traditional principle of Parliamentary sovereignty. A written constitution is not merely desirable but is, rather, a constitutional necessity if Britain is to have true representative democracy.

Moreover a written constitution for the UK would change our lives for the better by defining the over-arching values which we consider inviolable. The result would be a more rational, humane and inclusive society based on greater citizen involvement.

Part 1 sets out the arguments in favour of a written constitution, as well as the most common objections. Part 2 contains a working draft of the Act of Parliament which would be needed to introduce any form of constitutional change. Part 3 sets out a possible model in the form of a draft Constitution.

Observations and explanatory notes are attached to each section of the Constitution. This model Constitution is intended as the first stage in a public debate, intended to provoke further discussion about the content and method of legislating into law a written Constitution.

Repairing British Politics recognises that we are currently facing a constitutional moment and that these moments are extremely rare. Whichever party takes office in 2010, the questions raised in Repairing British Politics will remain for urgent debate.

Subjects:
Constitutional and Administrative Law
Contents:
Acknowledgements
Glossary of Essential Terms
1. SETTING THE SCENE
Starting from Scratch
Why We Need a Written Constitution
Outline of the Book
Power to the People
The Origins of Parliamentary Sovereignty
Cromwell and the UK's Two Written Constitutions
No-one Ever Voted for Parliamentary Sovereignty
Why Parliamentary Sovereignty Doesn't Work
The Need for a Public Debate
The Virtues of Representative Democracy
Drafting a Written Constitution: The Practicalities
Repairing British Politics: The Proposals
Towards the Future
2. A DRAFT CONSTITUTION FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
Preamble
Part 1: The State and the Constitution
Part 2: Lawmaking
Part 3: The House of Representatives
Part 4: The Senate
Part 5: Executive Government
Part 6: Emergency Powers
Part 7: Political Parties
Part 8: The Judiciary
Part 9: Fundamental Rights, Freedoms and Responsibilities
Part 10: The Citizens' Branch
Part 11: Other Aspects of Government
Part 12: Constitutional Conventions
Part 13: Constitutional Changes and Referendums
Part 14: Interpretation and Final Matters
3. THE CONSTITUTION OF BRITAIN (REFERENDUMS) ACT
Part 1: Referendum on a Written Constitution
Part 2: Second Referendum on the Content of a Written Constitution
Part 3: Implementation of the Second Referendum
Part 4: Supplementary
Schedules