Description
In this book, UK constitution expert Andrew Blick examines how the UK's democratic system is developing in the 21st century, how able it is to withstand the multiple new challenges it faces, and makes proposals for constitutional and other reforms that will help it adapt to these.
About the Author
Andrew Blick is Senior Lecturer in Politics and Contemporary History and Director, Centre for British Politics and Government, King's College London. He was research fellow to the first ever public inquiry into the possibility of adopting a written constitution for the United Kingdom, conducted by the House of Commons Political and Constitutional Reform Committee during 2010-2015. In 2016, he was an adviser to the Welsh Government on its intervention at the Supreme Court in the Article 50 Miller case.
Reviews
Stretching the Constitution by Andrew Blick, a constitutional scholar, is refreshing in that it employs a unique approach by seeking to place Brexit within the wider context of constitutional reform debates going back over the course of the past century... The historical context provided to contemporary debates is insightful, but also very instructive in introducing the modern reader to materials of which they would in many instances have been ignorant or unaware. Anyone who purports to be a scholar of constitutional affairs should read Stretching the Constitution. -- Dr Gary Wilson, Senior Lecturer in Law at Liverpool John Moores University * LSE Review of Books *
Stretching the Constitution is insightful and thought-provoking. The book is recommended to scholars of constitutional affairs as well as to "political junkies" curious about the historical parallels and precedents behind the Brexit process. -- Donata Krakowski-White * Canadian Law Library Review *
This book brutally dissects the democratic calamity our constitutional system brought upon itself through the European Union referendum of June 2016. But it also gives cause for optimism. By looking to the past, the author uncovers possible solutions to many of the dilemmas we face today. They range from the tension between direct and representative government to the abuse of online campaigning. All those concerned about the future of the United Kingdom constitution must read Blick's latest work. -- Graham Allen, Visiting Professor, King's College London. Chair of the House of Commons Political and Constitutional Reform Committee, 2010-2015.
Book Information
ISBN 9781509905805
Author Dr Andrew Blick
Format Hardback
Page Count 376
Imprint Hart Publishing
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 692g