Welcome to the Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism
The Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism, based at the UCL Faculty of Laws, seeks to advance scholarly knowledge of democratic governance, the rule of law, and constitutionalism. As a research community with a global perspective, our key focus is understanding how to achieve constitutional resilience in electorally competitive political systems. We are currently supported by the Leverhulme Trust.
Research
The GCDC conducts world-leading research on democratic governance, the rule of law, and constitutional resilience.
Events and activities
The GCDC organises and sponsors a wide range of events and activities, including seminars, conferences, workshops, book launches, and lectures.
Get involved
The GCDC offers a range of research fellowships and PhD studentships, as well as internal and public-facing events.
Upcoming events
The GCDC at UCL Laws
Cities and Human Rights
The GCDC, in collaboration with the Institute for Human Rights, holds a panel event on cities and human rights.
05 Dec 2025
Reforming Human Rights after the Independent Review of the Human Rights Act
The Institute for Human Rights, in collaboration with the GCDC, holds an expert panel event on reforming human rights.
04 Dec 2025
The Future of the European Convention on Human Rights - In Europe and UK
On 7 November 2025, the GCDC, in collaboration with the Institute for Human Rights, held an expert panel on the future of the ECHR, featuring speakers from Denmark, the UK, and the Council of Europe.
03 Dec 2025
