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Tackling the various ways politicians enter and exit Downing Street, Rodney Brazier gives context and analysis to this comprehensive account of what goes into becoming the leader of the United Kingdom. With historical examples and contemporary evidence, this book explains the rules which govern gaining and losing the British Prime Ministership. Learn More

This book is a unique and innovative study of the status, powers, and activities of MI5 during the Cold War. It contends that MI5 was subject neither to effective political nor legal scrutiny, and examines the operations of the Security Service for civil liberties, and the contemporary relevance of Cold War practices. Learn More

This book provides guidance on the complexity of Brexit as it applies to financial institutions. Through the eyes of leading lawyers it covers issues of market access, transposition of directly applicable regulation, the assumption of roles carried out by the ESA's, and the impact on cross-border contracts. Learn More

Why do political actors tolerate courts able to check their power? This book argues that judicial independence as electorally-induced 'insurance' is about the risks of losing power, risks that are higher in autocratic regimes. Using a mixed-methods approach, it develops a theory of both de facto and de jure independence across regime type. Learn More

This edited collection analyses how the law governs, and should govern, the exercise of discretion by the EU's executive powers, in light of post-2010 developments which have expanded such powers. Learn More

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In this follow-up to the Constitutional State, Nick Barber sets out how the principle of societal good should shape constitutions, in particular the composition and relationships of state institutions. Coverage includes sovereignty, the separation of powers, the rule of law, subsidiarity, democracy, and civil society. Learn More

Focusing on the protection of rights in the UK, this book establishes a framework for interactions to better protect rights, facilitate deliberation, engage citizens, and provide for checks and balances. It further evaluates how well these values are achieved in the UK constitution now, and in light of a British Bill of Rights and Brexit. Learn More

The effective division of powers is critical to ensuring the promotion of good governance, democracy, and the rule of law in Africa. This book examines key issues arising during reforms of African constitutions, and focuses on the emergence of independent constitutional institutions providing checks against future abuses of powers. Learn More

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For centuries autonomy has been a public policy tool used to provide stability and cohesion to multicultural societies. Examining case studies on non-territorial autonomy arrangements in comparison with territorial autonomy examples, this volume seeks to inform both design and decision making on managing diversity. Learn More

Non-territorial autonomy (NTA) is a statecraft tool aimed at respecting the rights of ethnic and cultural minority groups. This volume examines the non-territorial institutional and public administration functions of NTA, providing policy-makers and ethno-cultural groups the tools to promote social cohesion while respecting diversity. Learn More

The only text to provide a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the law relating to immigration detention, this book also provides exploration of issues that are yet to be thoroughly examined in domestic jurisprudence, such as the effect of recent case law of the European Court of Human Rights and Court of Justice of the European Union. Learn More