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UCL climate law expert shows importance of UK Government’s new test for oil and gas projects
Dr Fergus Green has published a constructive proposal for assessing the 'significance' of fossil fuel extraction projects’ climate impacts in a legally appropriate manner.
20 Jun 2025
Minister for the Cabinet Office delivers keynote speech at Constitution Unit conference
Nick Thomas-Symonds MP gave the keynote speech on the first day of the Constitution Unit's annual conference today, focusing on what constitutional reform means for UK democracy and the public.
18 Jun 2025
Constitution Unit remembers Bob Morris
The Constitution Unit is sad to mark the death of Honorary Senior Research Associate Bob Morris (1937–2025).
17 Jun 2025