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Inaugural lecture for Prof Alan Renwick. What are the problems with democracy in the UK and are there any solutions that would work in practice?
Our democratic system is not working as well as it should: on this, both the public and most experts agree. But what exactly are the problems? What are the pros and cons of the potential solutions? And are such changes feasible?
Drawing on recent Constitution Unit research into public attitudes to democracy, as well as his own work on electoral systems, referendums, citizens’ assemblies and other democratic institutions, Alan Renwick explores answers to each of these questions. He argues that there are no quick fixes, but that a series of changes in institutions, practices, and behaviours may lead to valuable improvements.
