Best of luck to all the students in Scotland receiving their exam results today.
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On the blog this week: director of research Dexter Govan speaks with the Bishop of Manchester about the role of the Lords Spiritual. At a time of significant change in the House of Lords, this is a must read: https://consoc.org.uk/role-of-the-lords-spiritual/
What is the role of the Lords Spiritual? An interview with the Bishop of Manchester - The Constitution Society
Dexter Govan interviews the Rt Rev. the Lord Bishop of Manchester about the role of the Lords Spiritual in the House of Lords.
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Really nice to see some of my old work for @consoc.bsky.social cited in this excellent write-up from @rmcunliffe.bsky.social of the case for compulsory voting
Should Andy Burnham make voting compulsory?
When voters stay at home, progressives lose out
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Local authorities are getting to grips with the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, but in practice how far will its reforms strengthen local democracy? Peter Heaton-Jones on the blog today: https://loom.ly/KiAvuDc
A New Era for Local Government? Cabinets, Committees, Elections - The Constitution Society
Peter Heaton-Jones reviews changes to local government organisation and the problems posed by differing electoral cycles.
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On this blog this week, Gareth Evans examines the enduring impact of the UK Internal Market Act on devolution. Read it now at: consoc.org.uk/ukima-devolu...
The UK Internal Market Act: What it's Meant for Devolution - The Constitution Society
Gareth Evans considers the enduring impact of the UK internal Market Act on the devolution settlement across the United Kingdom.
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On the blog this week: Sarah Nason considers the progress which has been made towards a Welsh Human Rights Act. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/welsh-human-rights-act/
Is it Time for a Welsh Human Rights Act? - The Constitution Society
Sarah Nason examines the progress which is being made towards a Welsh Human Rights Act and the associated challenges for devolution.
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📣📣📣 The Constitution Society is seeking a part-time Office Manager. Could be you? See our website for full details, share widely, and consider applying! https://consoc.org.uk/job-office-manager/ 📣📣📣
Job Opportunity: Office Manager - The Constitution Society
The Constitution Society is seeking a motivated Office Manager to help the charity promote education on the UK constitution.
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What exactly are the powers of an outgoing Prime Minister, and has Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement of the Defence Investment Plan highlighted a constitutional blindspot? Darryn Nyatanga investigates: https://consoc.org.uk/outgoing-prime-minister/
Can an Outgoing Prime Minister Still Make Major Decisions? - The Constitution Society
Darryn Nyatanga explores the constitutional position of an outgoing Prime Minister and argues there's a blind spot in the powers they possess.
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'Brexit and the UK Constitution' book is out TODAY - what 'EU referendum 10 years on' stuff isn't out today? - from @consoc.bsky.social Inc my chapter on Brexit and Immigration: beach read version - perfectly timed for the melting weather - of my earlier essay. consoc.org.uk/publications...
Brexit and the UK Constitution - The Constitution Society
Brexit and the UK Constitution is an edited collection surveying the impact of Brexit 10 years after the UK voted to leave the European Union
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Out today and free to read: Brexit and the UK constitution. Essays on the economy, immigration and regulation by John Springford, Jonathan Thomas, Catharine Barnard and Joel Reland and an introduction by Katy Hayward: https://consoc.org.uk/publications/brexit-and-the-uk-constitution/
Brexit and the UK Constitution - The Constitution Society
Brexit and the UK Constitution is an edited collection surveying the impact of Brexit 10 years after the UK voted to leave the European Union
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Out today! A new report of the Society from Catharine Barnard and Joel Reland charing the development of UK regulation post-Brexit. You can read it on our website at: consoc.org.uk/publications...
Brexit and Regulation - The Constitution Society
Professor Catharine Barnard and Joël Reland survey changes in regulation in the ten years since the EU referendum.
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Out today! A new report of the Society from Catharine Barnard and Joel Reland charing the development of UK regulation post-Brexit. You can read it on our website at: consoc.org.uk/publications...
Brexit and Regulation - The Constitution Society
Professor Catharine Barnard and Joël Reland survey changes in regulation in the ten years since the EU referendum.
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Last week the Society headed to Edinburgh for a fantastic discussion on the legacy of the Brexit referendum. Read all about it at: https://consoc.org.uk/edinburgh-event-2026/ We were delighted to partner with the Irish Consulate and the Scottish Global Council on Global Affairs for the event.
Edinburgh Panel Event: Brexit at 10 - The Constitution Society
A quick recounting of the Society's recent panel event on the 10th anniversary of the EU referendum with the Irish Consulate in Edinburgh.
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On the blog this week: the unusual significance of the Makerfield by-election. Mark Bennister has the story at: https://consoc.org.uk/markerfield-by-election/
The High-Stakes and Rather Unusual Makerfield By-Election - The Constitution Society
Mark Bennister looks at the Makerfield by-election and considers the significance of this and previous by-elections.
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On the blog this week: Tasneem Ghazi asks whether government and the judiciary can reach a compromise on the use of ouster clauses. Read it now at: hhttps://consoc.org.uk/ouster-clauses-is-there-a-way-forward/
Ouster Clauses: Is There a Way Forward? - The Constitution Society
Tasneem Ghazi explores ouster clauses within UK democracy and argues that a compromise can be made between the executive and the judiciary.
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⏰ Applications close tomorrow for our research fellowship examining protest within the UK constitution. Don't miss out on your chance to apply at: https://consoc.org.uk/protest-fellowship-2026/ ⏰
Fellowship on Protest and the Constitution: Apply Now - The Constitution Society
The Constitution Society invites applications for a three‑month Fellowship exploring the position of protest in the UK constitution.
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What significance will May's election results have on the shape of devolution across the UK? Mark Bennister writes for us. Read it here: https://consoc.org.uk/may-election-results/
What do the May Election Results Mean for Devolution? - The Constitution Society
Mark Bennister considers what impact the results of the May elections will have on the devolution settlement.
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Don't miss this opportunity!
The Constitution Society@consoc.bsky.social · 3mo ago⏰ ⏰ ⏰ There's one week left to apply for our (paid) summer research fellowship examining the position of protest within the UK Constitution. Full details at: consoc.org.uk/protest-fell... Please share widely and consider applying, but don't leave it too much longer! ⏰ ⏰ ⏰
⏰ ⏰ ⏰ There's one week left to apply for our (paid) summer research fellowship examining the position of protest within the UK Constitution. Full details at: consoc.org.uk/protest-fell... Please share widely and consider applying, but don't leave it too much longer! ⏰ ⏰ ⏰
Fellowship on Protest and the Constitution: Apply Now - The Constitution Society
The Constitution Society invites applications for a three‑month Fellowship exploring the position of protest in the UK constitution.
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The new minority governments in Cardiff and Scotland must navigate a fragmented and contested political landscape. Dr Darryn Nyatanga explains what this could mean for the UK's territorial constitution. https://loom.ly/PhmSjGU
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After the elections of May 7, Declan McLean argues the is ripe to reform the working of the Scottish Parliament. Read his piece on our website at: https://consoc.org.uk/scottish-parliament-reform/
It's Time to get Serious About Scottish Parliament Reform - The Constitution Society
Declan McLean considers the future of the Scottish Parliament after May's elections and reckons it's time for reform of the institution.
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What has at the Modernisation Committee been up to in Parliament of late? Peter Heaton-Jones investigates: https://consoc.org.uk/blog-the-modernisation-committee/
Parliamentary Modernisation: The Long and Winding Road - The Constitution Society
Peter Heaton-Jones reviews the recent work of Parliament's Modernisation Committee and assesses its progress.
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How plausible is domestic reform to Article 8 rights? Ananya Kumar-Banerjee assesses in the latest post on the Constitution Society blog. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/changing-article-8/
Changing Article 8 of the ECHR: What Is Really Possible? - The Constitution Society
Ananya Kumar-Banerjee examines Article 8 of the ECHR and assesses whether proposals to change it are based in fact or fiction.
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Does an electoral mandate matter when it comes to the interpretation and scrutiny of legislation? On the blog today, Ava Brass unpacks the constitutional status of manifesto commitments: https://loom.ly/5txmdk0
What is the Constitutional Status of Manifesto Commitments? - The Constitution Society
Ava Brass considers the standing of political parties' general election manifesto commitments n the UK constitution.
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With a majority of new members, a new electoral system and more seats, the seventh Senedd will look very different from its predecessors. Today on the blog, Gareth Evans explains why this is a landmark election for Welsh devolution. https://loom.ly/KcCM1vE
The parliamentary journey of the Assisted Dying Bill has revealed significant shortcomings in the UK’s constitutional procedures, argues Stuart Wallace in today’s blog: https://loom.ly/jWvHlok
ACOBA and out! @colintalbot.bsky.social reviews the legacy of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments in our latest blog post. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/farewell-acoba/
Farewell to the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments - The Constitution Society
Colin Talbot reviews the legacy of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments now ACOBA is dead and buried.
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Why are the upcoming devolved elections constitutionally as well as politically significant? University of Liverpool's Dr Darryn Nyatanga, Constitution Society contributing writer, breaks it down in a new series of 2-minute explainers. https://loom.ly/A3yByn8 #seneddelections #scottishelections
Devolved elections 2026
A series of short explainers on the 2026 devolved elections by Constitution Society contributing writer Dr Darryn Nyatanga, a constitutional specialist at th...
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🔍🔍🔍 There's just over a month left to apply for our summer research fellowship on protest and the constitution. Full details at: https://consoc.org.uk/protest-fellowship-2026/ Please share widely and consider applying! 🔍🔍🔍
Fellowship on Protest and the Constitution: Apply Now - The Constitution Society
The Constitution Society invites applications for a three‑month Fellowship exploring the position of protest in the UK constitution.
consoc.org.uk