Constitutional Reform Now

Britain has embarked on a far-reaching programme of constitutional reform, including plans for a Scottish parliament, reform of the House of Lords and a Bill of Rights.

This work reviews and analyzes all the major topics of current interest, such as: House of Lords reform; freedom of information; the new Scottish parliament and Welsh assembly; proportional representation; the monarchy and royal prerogative; democratising European law-making; the funding of political parties; a Bill of Rights; civil service reform; the constitution of Northern Ireland; judicial appointments; the modernization of House of Commons' procedures; reinventing local government; and the creation of a London Authority.