Britain’s relationship with the European Union (EU) is frequently viewed as simple by the media and politicians. In ways – never really explained – the EU has managed to ‘take away’ Britain’s sovereign powers and has the ability to determine much of its legislation. The history of how this has occurred is never discussed, unlike other countries in Europe.How Europe shapes British public policy examines the development of the EU as a sectarian issue in the UK. It discusses the effects of disengagement through the political practices of policy making and the implications that this has had for depoliticisation in government and the civil service. It considers the effects of EU membership in shaping key policy areas – trade and privatisation, the single market and the environment, and subsidiarity in the development and implementation of devolved and decentralised governance.This book gives new and essential insights for students and practitioners of politics, governance and international relations.
Table of Content
Introduction;
The mechanisms of policy making;
British Public Policy Making;
Policy shaping in the EU;
Trade and Privatisation;
The Single European Market and Transport;
Environment and Sustainability;
Territory and Subsidiarity;
How does Europe Shape British Public Policy?.
About the author
Janice Morphet is a Visiting Professor at University College London. She has over fifty years of experience in local and central government as well as academia and has written and researched about Brexit, Covid, outsourcing, devolution and public services.
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