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As the country goes to vote in the local and PCC elections, here's a sneak peek at our upcoming Democracy 101 podcast series - part of our Youth & Democracy programme 🗳 #Election2024 #ElectionDay
NEW BLOG: Should military action require parliamentary approval? @rowaninlondon offers a summary of our recent event on the role of parliament in approving military action, featuring contributions from @VeronikaFikfak, @dr_james_strong and @DLidington. constitution-unit.com/2024/05/02/sho…
What will new MPs need to know about their new roles, in parliament and beyond? How might an induction process be best delivered? On 5 June, join @RuthFox01, @DrHannahWhite, @DgLimited and @AlistairBurtUK to discuss the induction of new MPs. Sign up 👉 ucl.ac.uk/constitution-u….
Catch up on recent changes to electoral rules and regulations with @mattengland3011's fulsome briefing 👇
Catch up on recent changes to electoral rules and regulations with @mattengland3011's fulsome briefing 👇
@DAaronovitch Our deputy director co-wrote a blog post about the change of electoral system from SV to FPTP in 2022, which might be of interest 👇 constitution-unit.com/2021/10/29/ref…
NEW BLOG: Should military action require parliamentary approval? @rowaninlondon offers a summary of our recent event on the role of parliament in approving military action, featuring contributions from @VeronikaFikfak, @dr_james_strong and @DLidington. constitution-unit.com/2024/05/02/sho…
Want to join a leading research centre on political and constitutional reform? We are welcoming applicants to the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme, to start in September 2025. The deadline to get in touch is 10 June. Find out more 👇 ucl.ac.uk/constitution-u…
What is constitutional monarchy and what is its role in the UK? Our latest briefing covers the roles that the monarchy plays, whether it can act as a constitutional ‘longstop’ and some questions that would need answering if it were abolished. Read it 👇 constitution-unit.com/2024/04/24/wha…
This evidence session has now been postponed. We will send out more information when we receive it.
This evidence session has now been postponed. We will send out more information when we receive it.
Our first evidence session for our inquiry on the role of human rights in the UK democratic process will start at 3pm.
The @ConUnit_UCL held a fascinating expert panel last week that covered many of these changes. The panel included @ClarkAlistairJ, the co-editor of our journal, Parliamentary Affairs. You can watch a recording of the event here: buff.ly/4dziMbJ
Tomorrow's local elections will see mayors and PCCs elected by first past the post, not supplementary vote. But were the arguments behind this change in electoral system convincing? In 2022, @alanjrenwick and Alejandro Castillo-Powell argued not 👇 constitution-unit.com/2021/10/29/ref…
We have launched an inquiry on the role of human rights in the UK democratic process 👇 We are taking evidence at 3pm today from experts in social media, civil liberties and human rights. Read the terms of reference and submit evidence to the inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/work/8430/the-…
At 3pm today, our deputy director, @alanjrenwick, will be giving oral evidence to @HumanRightsCtte on the role of human rights in the UK democratic process. Find out more (and watch along when the time comes) 👇 committees.parliament.uk/event/21347/fo…
Last week, we hosted @AEA_DeputyCE, @PTylerLords and @ClarkAlistairJ to discuss changes and challenges in regulating elections, ahead of tomorrow's local elections. Catch up on the event in podcast form 👉 the-constitution-unit.simplecast.com/episodes/chang…. Or on YouTube 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=XNAJOu…
ON THE BLOG: What is constitutional monarchy, and what is its role in the UK? @james_lisak and Unit founder Robert Hazell explain the UK monarchy’s constitutional role, its impact, and the questions to pose should the UK ever decide to replace it. constitution-unit.com/2024/04/24/wha…
What will new MPs need to know about their new roles, in parliament and beyond? How might an induction process be best delivered? On 5 June, join @RuthFox01, @DrHannahWhite, @DgLimited and @AlistairBurtUK to discuss the induction of new MPs. Sign up 👉 ucl.ac.uk/constitution-u….
Our director, Meg Russell, has spoken out against party members choosing their leaders in the past. Find out why 👉 prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/60186…. We also hosted an event to discuss this very question in 2022 👉 ucl.ac.uk/constitution-u….
Our director, Meg Russell, has spoken out against party members choosing their leaders in the past. Find out why 👉 prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/60186…. We also hosted an event to discuss this very question in 2022 👉 ucl.ac.uk/constitution-u….
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Jonathan Jones @SirJJKC
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@DAaronovitch Our deputy director co-wrote a blog post about the change of electoral system from SV to FPTP in 2022, which might be of interest 👇 constitution-unit.com/2021/10/29/ref…
As the polls open for local elections across England today, @JackTShaw & @PatrickDiamond1 ask should local authorities reorganise? Their latest blog reviews the evidence. bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/should-lo…
My inaugural Constitution Unit blog post!
NEW BLOG: Should military action require parliamentary approval? @rowaninlondon offers a summary of our recent event on the role of parliament in approving military action, featuring contributions from @VeronikaFikfak, @dr_james_strong and @DLidington. constitution-unit.com/2024/05/02/sho…
The @ConUnit_UCL held a fascinating expert panel last week that covered many of these changes. The panel included @ClarkAlistairJ, the co-editor of our journal, Parliamentary Affairs. You can watch a recording of the event here: buff.ly/4dziMbJ
We have launched an inquiry on the role of human rights in the UK democratic process 👇 We are taking evidence at 3pm today from experts in social media, civil liberties and human rights. Read the terms of reference and submit evidence to the inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/work/8430/the-…
Very exciting to see (mileage may vary) TWO tied votes in the House of Lords this evening!
I just submitted my doctoral thesis at @BirkbeckUoL My viva is in a few weeks. If I pass, I will have a long list of people in London & Ireland to thank. But I just want to say how grateful I am to @dermot_hodson and @benworthy1 for everything they’ve done to get me this far.
In a week of local elections across England and Wales, this is a timely watch. Hear more about how registering to vote and how elections are run have changed - and the challenges around these changes.
Earlier today, we hosted @AEA_DeputyCE, @PTylerLords and @ClarkAlistairJ to discuss changes and challenges in regulating elections, ahead of next week's local elections. A recording of this event is now available on YouTube. Catch up 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=XNAJOu…
With elections across the whole of England and Wales this coming Thursday, this is a timely watch. Hear more about how our elections run has changed and is changing - there's more going on than you might realise.
Earlier today, we hosted @AEA_DeputyCE, @PTylerLords and @ClarkAlistairJ to discuss changes and challenges in regulating elections, ahead of next week's local elections. A recording of this event is now available on YouTube. Catch up 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=XNAJOu…
If you missed yesterday's @ConUnit_UCL event it's well worth catching up on, especially ahead of next week's elections across England and Wales. Our @AEA_DeputyCE was part of the panel and spoke about how new legislation is affecting how our elections are run.
Earlier today, we hosted @AEA_DeputyCE, @PTylerLords and @ClarkAlistairJ to discuss changes and challenges in regulating elections, ahead of next week's local elections. A recording of this event is now available on YouTube. Catch up 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=XNAJOu…
@AlexGAThomas @DrMatthewGill @madzbishop @cal_parris As a former regulator I welcome the @instituteforgov report, full of sensible suggestions - but so much depends on willingness of MPs and peers to commit time to oversight and scrutiny
Really enjoyed this discussion with @AEA_DeputyCE @PTylerLords and Alan Renwick today. Thanks to all involved for invite to speak, & some great questions. @PolicyNCL @HaSSFacultyNCL @Hassres
Earlier today, we hosted @AEA_DeputyCE, @PTylerLords and @ClarkAlistairJ to discuss changes and challenges in regulating elections, ahead of next week's local elections. A recording of this event is now available on YouTube. Catch up 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=XNAJOu…
Our @AEA_DeputyCE is the first speaker at today's events. She's covering how elections run has changed, and how front end changes aren't always immediately and comprehensively linked up to back office processes. Also, that changes haven't been tested yet at a high turnout poll.
Today's event on recent changes to how elections work in the UK with @AEA_DeputyCE, @PTylerLords and @ClarkAlistairJ is now underway. Sign up to watch it live 👉 ucl.ac.uk/constitution-u…. Otherwise, follow along below (a recording will be also made available later today) 👇
Super topical discussion tomorrow.... hope you can join us ?
Local elections happen next week, but recent years have seen changes to how elections work in the UK. This Thursday at 1pm, join @AEA_DeputyCE, @PTylerLords and @ClarkAlistairJ to discuss what has changed and what these changes could mean. Sign up 👉 ucl.ac.uk/constitution-u….
There’s still time to sign up to this Thursday’s elections event. Our @AEA_DeputyCE will be talking about election change and how our elections now run #LE24
Local elections happen next week, but recent years have seen changes to how elections work in the UK. This Thursday at 1pm, join @AEA_DeputyCE, @PTylerLords and @ClarkAlistairJ to discuss what has changed and what these changes could mean. Sign up 👉 ucl.ac.uk/constitution-u….
We are delighted former PM @theresa_may will give our inaugural Churchill-Attlee Democracy Lecture next month. It's named after our first members and will be a thought-provoking look at the challenges facing Parliament in the years ahead. Book here 👉 buff.ly/3W2JqTV
Congratulations to our team member @RogerMasterman of @DurhamLawSchool who has been appointed Legal Adviser to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution!
🗳️ With elections fast approaching, there’s one thing you’re sure to hear about more and more: POLLS. 👀 Polling seems to be everywhere. 🧐 But what actually is it? How does it work? And how can we tell which ones to trust? 📊 Our NEW guide explains. ukandeu.ac.uk/reports/pollin…
And don't forget to get a voter authority certificate if you don't have ID. It's free and you can do it online with a passport style selfie. Deadline to apply for a VAC is 5pm on 24 April, so you can register to vote today and then sort out the VAC later gov.uk/apply-for-phot…
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