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27 September 2023
Issue: 8042 / Categories: Legal News , Constitutional law
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A stronger constitution

The Institute for Government (IfG) has concluded its 18-month review into the potential for constitutional reform, making seven key recommendations

In its 16th and final paper, ‘Review of the UK Constitution’, published this month, the IfG calls for a Parliamentary committee on the constitution, to monitor adherence to norms and conventions; a new category of ‘constitutional acts’; additional protections to safeguard constitutional acts; and a more extensive scrutiny process for constitutional bills.

It recommends the role of the civil service be clarified; constitutional guidance be strengthened; and public engagement be integrated into processes of constitutional change.

Hannah White, director, IfG, and Michael Kenny, co-director, Bennet Institute for Public Policy, said their aim was ‘to take stock… after a tumultuous period in British political life that had produced many vivid illustrations of long-standing constitutional problems.’

Issue: 8042 / Categories: Legal News , Constitutional law
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DWF—David Abbott & Claire Keat

DWF—David Abbott & Claire Keat

Senior appointments in insurance services and commercial services announced

Clyde & Co—Nick Roberts

Clyde & Co—Nick Roberts

Aviation disputes practice strengthened by London partner hire

Ellisons—Marion Knocker

Ellisons—Marion Knocker

Residential property lawyer promoted to partnership

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