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Book Synopsis
A Century of Constitutional Reform is a detailed study of the introduction, passage and consequences of major constitutional legislation in the United Kingdom. The book covers legislation enacted since the passage of the Parliament Act 1911, with contributions from leading specialists.

Table of Contents
List of Contributors.

1. Introduction: A Century of Change (Philip Norton).

2. Hedging and Ditching: The Parliament Act 1911 (Chris Ballinger).

3. Laying the Foundations of the Modern Voting System: The Representation of the People Act 1918 (Robert Blackburn).

4. Divided Loyalties: The European Communities Act 1972 (Philip Norton).

5. Extending the Role of the Courts: The Human Rights Act 1998 (David Feldman).

6. Enacting Scotland’s ‘Written Constitution’: The Scotland Act 1998 (Barry K. Winetrobe).

7. Stages and Muddles: The House of Lords Act 1999 (Alexandra Kelso).

Index.

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 1/18/2011 12:02:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9781444338942
      978-1444338942
      ISBN-10 1444338943
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      Legal history Sources of law: legislation

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A Century of Constitutional Reform is a detailed study of the introduction, passage and consequences of major constitutional legislation in the United Kingdom. The book covers legislation enacted since the passage of the Parliament Act 1911, with contributions from leading specialists.

      Table of Contents
      List of Contributors.

      1. Introduction: A Century of Change (Philip Norton).

      2. Hedging and Ditching: The Parliament Act 1911 (Chris Ballinger).

      3. Laying the Foundations of the Modern Voting System: The Representation of the People Act 1918 (Robert Blackburn).

      4. Divided Loyalties: The European Communities Act 1972 (Philip Norton).

      5. Extending the Role of the Courts: The Human Rights Act 1998 (David Feldman).

      6. Enacting Scotland’s ‘Written Constitution’: The Scotland Act 1998 (Barry K. Winetrobe).

      7. Stages and Muddles: The House of Lords Act 1999 (Alexandra Kelso).

      Index.

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