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'The [Constitution] Unit is a phenomenal jewel in UCL's crown'.
Professor Jennifer Hudson, Vice Provost (Faculties), 2026News
Tom Fleming gives evidence to the Modernisation Committee on how House of Commons time is used
The Deputy Director of the Constitution Unit gave oral evidence to MPs as part of an inquiry into Backbench Business Committee and Petitions Committee Debates.
26 Jun 2026
Meg Russell contributes to popular new book on the Brexit Effect
Meg Russell has written a chapter on 'The Debate in Parliament, 2016–19' in Anthony Seldon’s new book The Brexit Effect, 2016–2026.
18 Jun 2026
Constitution Unit experts give evidence to the Oireachtas on Northern Ireland political reform
Conor Kelly, Alan Renwick and Alan Whysall discussed their research on Northern Ireland's political institutions with the Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement.
17 Jun 2026
'The Constitution Unit has contributed so much to the development of the constitution of this country'.
Lord (Charlie) Falconer of Thoroton, former Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs, 2026'[T]he Constitution Unit has an impressive batting average in encouraging constitutional changes'.
BBC News, 2021
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Image attribution: ‘Elizabeth Tower and Palace of Westminster, Summer 2024’ by House of Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).