Public Seminars
Seminar Programme 2011-12
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Changing the Rules of Succession and the Problem of the Realms |
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The Conservatives and Coalition Discipline |
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House of Commons Reform: Year One Report Sir George Young New Date: Wednesday 30 November, 6.00 pm Venue: Grimond Room, Portcullis House, Westminster Watch the video and see transcript » |
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Prospects for Lords Reform: a View from the Joint Committee |
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Parliamentary Boundaries Review |
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Judicial Diversity |
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Referendum on Scottish Independence: the Law and the Politics |
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Scrutinising Administrative Justice Richard Thomas CBE Thursday 26 April, 1.00 pm Venue: Council Room, The Constitution Unit Watch the video and read the report » |
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Elected Mayors |
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The Euro Crisis and its Implications for European Institutions Charles Grant (Centre for European Reform) NEW DATE: Wednesday 13 June, 6.00 pm Venue: Council Room, The Constitution Unit Full details & booking » |
These seminars are funded by her family in memory of Barbara Farbey, late of UCL, who greatly enjoyed them and who died in 2009.
What is the series?
Our seminars cover all areas of the constitution and open debate on a range of issues. We try to keep the programme topical and interesting and generate well informed and lively discussion between the speaker and our audience. We have broad discussions with high profile speakers as well as exploring more technical issues. We aim to keep the seminars accessible to all and film them for debate beyond the room.
Who are the seminars for?
The seminars are completely free and open to all. The presentations are filmed, however the Q&A is strictly under Chatham House Rule in order to facilitate an open and frank discussion. Our audience is wide-ranging, from official, academics and practitioners to students and interested members of the public. We aim to give you the opportunity to debate with those in the know.
When and where do the seminars take place?
The seminars are generally held at the Constitution Unit and can either be a lunchtime or evening event. Presentations are usually 30-40 minutes with another 20 for Q&A. Refreshments are always available before or after the event where participants can continue discussions informally.
How do I sign up?
You need to register for individual events using our booking form. Otherwise please contact Victoria Spence (v.spence@ucl.ac.uk, 0207 679 4977) with any queries.
2010-11
- Fixed Term Parliaments (Prof Robert Blackburn)
- Parliamentary Reform & the work of the Backbench Business Committee (Natascha Engel MP)
- The Liberal Democrats and the Coalition (Mark Pack)
- The New Cabinet Manual (Sir Gus O'Donnell)
- The Black Widow Effect? The Consequences of the Coalition for Clegg & Co. (Prof Tim Bale)
- The New Localism? (Prof Tony Travers)
- The Coalition and the Constitution (Prof Vernon Bogdanor)
- AV Referendum (Jenny Watson)
- Reforming Party Funding (Prof Justin Fisher)
