Constitutional Change in the United Kingdom
by Forman, F. N.Pub. Date: 2004-06-18
Publisher(s): Taylor & Francis
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Summary
The years since New Labour came to power in 1997 have seen changes to the British institutions of political power on an unprecedented scale. The reforms have been widespread, ranging from devolution of power in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, to the reform of the House of Lords and the changing role of the Monarchy. This book is the first to examine these changes collectively and in detail, placing each in its historical context, analysing problems, solutions and what the future holds for this ambitious period of reforms. The book is comprehensive in coverage, and accessibly written. As such it should be the ideal resource for undergraduate students of British Politics seeking to make sense of this complex subject.
Table of Contents
| The Legacy of History | |
| Historical background | |
| Issues of Identity and Territory | |
| Nationalism and Devolution | |
| The Irish Question | |
| The Issue of Scotland | |
| The Meaning of Wales | |
| The English Question | |
| Modernising Government | |
| Modernising Central Government | |
| Modernising Local Government | |
| Other Forms of Institutional Modernisation | |
| Redefining the Monarchy and the Crown | |
| Reforming The House of Lords | |
| Modernising The House of Commons | |
| Transforming the Legal System | |
| New Rules, Methods and Political Relationships | |
| Changing the Rules of the Political Game | |
| Adjusting the Methods of Democratic Decision Making | |
| The People, Society and the State | |
| A Reformed United Kingdom with a European Future | |
| The European Union and Other Challenges | |
| Cumulative Change and Dynamic Outlook | |
| Appendix | |
| Glossary of Terms | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
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