Parliament, human rights and judges – Brexiteers see all of these as impediments to their increasingly autocratic leaders. And their longstanding attacks are getting bolder.
London is often seen as separate and aloof from England. But there’s a more complex story about its culture, which gives clues about how the capital could help address the nation’s discontent.
Human rights are well established in constitutional and international law. But in the face of dangerous climate change and ecosystem collapse, do we need ‘rights of nature’?
It’s time to abandon old presumptions about unionism, identity and our current constitution, to address the challenges posed by Brexit. An edited version of a speech by John Denham.
The constitution-making process must remain wedded to the public interest in the peace process, and not simply the narrow interests of political elites.
Lasting constitutional settlements require a divided political community to arrive at a shared vision of their common future, and for the general public to support this vision. This takes dialogue, deliberation and time.
Tunisia faces the challenge of responding to security threats while avoiding a return of the security state that Tunisians rose up against in 2011. It's a rocky but clearly marked path.
Trends in Egypt indicate an easy win for Abdel Fattah Sisi in the upcoming presidential election, but serious economic woes, security issues, and determined opposition mean his presidency is likely to be much more challenging
The constitution was voted in during a period when belief in the status quo changing had lost all traction. Due to the security situation, public opinion was dominated by fear. As such, Tunisia's transition will have to take place on a different level, namely in the field of legislation and legal
