The Law, Politics, and the Constitution: Essays in Honor of Geoffrey Marshall

by David Butler (Editor), Vernon Bogdanor (Editor), Robert Summers (Editor)

Overview

Increasingly, in contemporary British politics, the spotlight is being thrown on issues of constitutional change and reform. The varied contributions in this book, from leading scholars in the fields of politics and constitutional law, tackle the key questions troubling politicians and observers of politics in this time of acute constitutional change.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198295853
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	07/08/1999
Pages:	322
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.90(d)
Lexile:	1610L (what's this?)

About the Author

Vernon Bogdanor is a Fellow at Brasenose College and Professor of Politics at Oxford.

Dr David Butler is a fellow of Nuffield College, Oxford.

Robert Summers is a Professor of Law at Cornell University.

Table of Contents

Introduction:Constitutional Monarchy: The Prerogative Powers, Robert BlakeNew Labour and the New Premiership, Kenneth O. MorganDevolution and the Constitution, Vernon BogdanorMinisterial Accountability: What and Where are the Parameters?, Dawn OliverIndividual Ministerial Responsibility and a Dash of Principle, Diana WoodhouseConvention, Prescription, and Law in the British Constitution, Nevil JohnsonParliamentary Procedure: The Hidden Power, Philip NortonElections: Legislation and Litigation, David ButlerGeoffrey Marshal and Public Law - The Early Years, John GriffithBridging the Chasm: Public Law and Political Science, Gavin DrewryInterpreting Statutes in Great Britain and the United States: Should Courts Consider Materials of Legislative History?, Robert SummersThe Ombudsman, William ReidPolice Accountability: Four Cases and a Statute, David WilliamsA Bibliography of Geoffrey Marshall's Writings, Robert Summers