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Constitution Unit publishes major new report on options for constitutional reform
The Constitution Unit has today published a major new report, The Constitutional Landscape: Options for Reform, by Lisa James, Patrick Thomas, Alan Renwick and Meg Russell.
13 Mar 2025
Meg Russell publishes new research on the decline of parliamentary scrutiny
New research by the Director of the Constitution Unit indicates that standards of parliamentary scrutiny in recent years have declined, including after the Brexit and the Covid-19 periods.
17 Feb 2025
Constitution Unit welcomes ESRC postdoctoral fellowship applications 2024/25
The Constitution Unit is welcoming applicants to the ESRC postdoctoral fellowship scheme for 1 October 2025 entry, with an internal deadline of 25 November 2024.
14 Nov 2024
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