Constitutional scholar Elliot Bulmer considers what Britain might learn from Westminster-derived constitutions around the world. Exploring the principles of Westminster Model constitutions and their impact on democracy, human rights and good government, this book builds to a bold re-imagining of the United Kingdom’s future written framework.
Daftar Isi
1. Rediscovering Britain’s Wider Constitutional Tradition
2. The Decline and Fall of the British Constitution
3. Towards a Written Constitution
4. Some Objections Answered
5. The Westminster Model as a Constitutional Archetype
6. Foundations, Principles, Rights and Religion
7. The Crown, Prime Minister and Government
8. Parliament I: Functions, Powers and Composition
9. Parliament II: Privileges, Organization and Procedures
10. Nations, Regions and Local Democracy
11. Judiciary, Administration, Elections and Miscellaneous Provisions
12. Constitution-Building Processes
Tentang Penulis
W. Elliot Bulmer is a Senior Programme Officer in the Constitution Building Programme at the International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Assistance.