The Hansard Society published its 5th annual Audit of Political Engagement with a special focus on the Constitution. The Audit measures the nature and extent of political engagement through a national survey conducted by IpsosMORI. This year’s research also includes data on public attitudes to constitutional reform including issues such as the House of Lords, a Bill [...]
Professor Sir Kenneth Calman has agreed to serve as Chair of the Commission to review the Scotland Act.
Justice Minister Michael Wills has given a speech to the Institute for Public Policy Research on the politics of national identity.
Justice Secretary Jack Straw has announced new proposals to give Parliament more power to hold the government to account and strengthen its relationship with the people. A White Paper, draft Constitutional Renewal Bill and analysis of consultation responses were published today following a statement in the House of Commons. The documents can be found here. Any [...]
Lord Goldsmith QC has today published his report on citizenship: ‘Citizenship: Our common bond’. “My recommendations are intended to promote the meaning and significance of citizenship within modern Britain.” The full report can be found here.
Michael Wills, Justice Minister, gave a speech yesterday at the Constitution Unit, University College London on the need for a national debate on constitutional reform to inform discussions about the new Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. “…the debate that will shortly begin on the Bill of Rights and Responsibilities can only make sense in the context of the wider debate [...]
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has today announced plans for a new White Paper focused on giving people a real say on improving local services and promoting active citizenship. The Empowerment White Paper, to be published in the Summer, will set out how the untapped talent of communities can be unleashed to ensure everyone has a greater say in [...]
Margaret Hodge has today made a speech on Britishness, Heritage and the Arts at an IPPR event at the National Gallery. Should cultural institutions promote shared values and a common national identity? Further details of the speech can be found here.
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