In May 1999 the Scottish Parliament opened with high expectations. The decade since has seen a transformation in Scottish politics. As the Parliament's 10th anniversary approaches, now is the perfect time to reflect on its role in the Scottish and wider UK political process. What have been the challenges and its achievements? Have expectations been met? The Scottish Parliament's four Founding Principles - access and participation, equal opportunities, accountability and power sharing - aimed to establish a body answerable to the people of Scotland. This project, run by the Hansard Society, will bring together a group of varied and distinguished commentators to discuss some of the key issues in the development of the Scottish Parliament over the past decade. They will explore whether initial expectations have been met and analyse how the Parliament has evolved at the core of a new Scottish political process.

About the Author

Charlie Jeffery holds a chair in Politics at the University of Edinburgh and is Vice Chair of the Hansard Society Scotland Working Group. He directed the Economic and Social Research Council's research programme on Devolution and Constitutional Change from 2000-6. He is a member of Council of the Economic and Social Research Council and chairs its Strategic Research Board. He has been an adviser to the House of Commons Select Committee on the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Committee on Standards in Public Life and the EU Committee of the Regions.

James Mitchell holds a chair in Politics at Strathclyde University and is a Member of the Hansard Society Scotland Working Group. He was an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the Constitution Unit, University College, London, 2001-6. He was an adviser to the Committee of the Centre, Northern Ireland Assembly, 2001-2. He was a member of Advisory Committee on Policy Making, advising the Office of First and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM), Northern Ireland Executive, late 2000-spring 2001. He is a member of the Editorial Board of Parliamentary Affairs. He is also a member of the British Study of Parliament Group.

Reviews
Alongside big names in the field of Scottish politics, Jeffrey and Mitchell explore the achievements and challenges of the last decade from a refreshingly unbiased viewpoint. -- Edinburgh Evening News



Book Information
ISBN 9781906817213
Author Charlie Jeffrey
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Luath Press Ltd
Publisher Luath Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 311g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 160mm * 11mm