Sewel, Elections and the Future of the Devolution Settlement - The Constitution Society Darryn Nyatanga explores the contemporary state of the Sewel Convention in UK politics and the possible implications of the 2026 elections.

Going into the May elections in Scotland and Wales, what is the state of the Sewel Convention? Darryn Nyatanga sets out the position in our latest: consoc.org.uk/sewel-elections-future-d...

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I literally went off on a side-rant about this in a lecture today…

Have you registered to vote yet? Today is the last day to get registered in time to vote in the local and devolved elections this May. It only takes 5 minutes on the government website. https://qrco.de/GiveanX #GiveanX #NVRD

The Cabinet Manual: In Dire Need of an Update - The Constitution Society David Jeffery examines the Cabinet Manual and argues it's time this important constitutional document is updated.

The Cabinet Manual is an important constitutional document, yet it's in sore need of an update argues David Jeffery in our latest blogpost: https://consoc.org.uk/cabinet-manual-update-required/

Parliamentary Scrutiny of Treaties: Time for Change? - The Constitution Society Cassandra Somers-Joce explores the process of treaty making in the UK and evaluates the mechanisms for parliamentary scrutiny.

On the blog this morning: Cassandra Somers-Joce examines the (limited) role of Parliament in treaty scrutiny and argues it's time for change. Read it now at: consoc.org.uk/parliamentary-scrutiny-o...

10 April marks the anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. To mark its 25th anniversary three years ago the Society commissioned three blogs examining its legacy and present. You can read the first here:

consoc.org.uk/the-belfast-...

New Senedd Accountability Reforms: Political Lying and Constitutional Risk - The Constitution Society Sarah Nason considers the constitutional implications of the Senedd Cymru’s Member Accountability and Elections Bill.

The Senedd's Member Accountability and Elections Bill has all but passed into legislation, but does it pose constitutional risks? @sarahnason.bsky.social explores in our latest: https://consoc.org.uk/senedd-accountability-reforms/

Fellowship on Protest and the Constitution: Apply Now - The Constitution Society The Constitution Society invites applications for a three‑month Fellowship exploring the position of protest in the UK constitution.

The Society is delighted to advertise a three-month research fellowship on protest and the constitution. Please share and consider applying. The deadline is 29 May! Full details are available at: https://consoc.org.uk/protest-fellowship-2026/

The NHS, the Future and Data Privacy: Cause for Concern? - The Constitution Society Anna Richards examines the Government's plans for the NHS and asks whether AI innovation is centralisation by another name.

On the blog this week: Anna Richards examines government plans to reform the NHS with AI and the risks that could pose. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/nhs-future-data-privacy/

Delighted to been amongst the organisations giving evidence to the Youth Select Committee's inquiry into PSHE in UK secondary schools. Our input featured in the section on political and financial participation. Read the report here: https://loom.ly/Axgtd_4

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Out today: The latest edition of The Constitution In Review by the United Kingdom Constitution Monitoring Group. Their latest report covers 1 Jul-1 Dec 2025 and is required reading for all with an in interest the UK's constitutional arrangements. Read it now at: consoc.org.uk/publications...

10 Years Since the Brexit Vote: A Constitution Society Event in Belfast - The Constitution Society A brief review of the Society's latest event at Ulster University on the legacy of the Brexit vote for Northern Ireland

On Monday the Society hosted two panels in Belfast on the anniversary of the EU referendum. You can read a short write-up of them here: consoc.org.uk/constitution-society-nor...

The End of the Assisted Dying (Scotland) Bill? - The Constitution Society Richard Brant considers the significance of the failure of the Assisted Dying (Scotland) Bill and its consequences for devolution.

On the blog this week: Richard Brant considers the significance of the defeat of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill 2024 for the devolution settlement. Read it now at: consoc.org.uk/end-of-assisted-dying-bi...

Yesterday we hosted two panels in Belfast on 10-years since the EU referendum and the lessons for Northern Ireland. Speakers included: @katyhayward.bsky.social, @jontonge.bsky.social, @markdevenport.bsky.social, @sjamcbride.bsky.social, ably chaired by @dmcbfs.bsky.social. Full write-up to follow!

Reflecting on ten years since the EU referendum today as part of Imagine. Great to put this together for Ulster Uni & @consoc.bsky.social

Two great panels @jontonge.bsky.social @katyhayward.bsky.social & Stephen Farry

Alongside @sjamcbride.bsky.social @markdevenport.bsky.social & Allison Morris.

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Announcement: New Contributing Writers for 2026 - The Constitution Society The Constitution Society is delighted to announce its contributing writers for 2026/27. Full details are available in the post.

The Constitution Society is delighted to announce the appointment of 11 contributing writers for 2026/67! We very much look forward to bringing you their writing over the next 12 months! Full details of the appointments at: consoc.org.uk/contributing-writers-ann...

Misconduct in Public Office: In Need of Reform? - The Constitution Society Kate Dewsnip analyses the common law offence of misconduct in public office and highlights potential new reforms.

With much in the news about the offence, Kate Dewsnip considers misconduct in public office and the possible improvements which might be brought in by the Hillsborough Law. You can read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/misconduct-in-public-office/

A New Government Bill: Elections May Never be the Same  - The Constitution Society Peter Heaton-Jones analyses the government's Representation of the People Bill 2026 for the Constitution Society.

In our latest post, Peter Heaton-Jones considers the seismic changes which are proposed in the Representation of the People Bill. Read it now and get all the details at: consoc.org.uk/representation-of-the-pe...

Government U-Turns: Feeble Politics or Valuable Pragmatism? - The Constitution Society Mark Bennister examines the different forms a government U-turn can take and asks whether they're really as bad as their reputation suggests.

Nice piece by Mark Bennister for the @consoc.bsky.social, distinguishing between "strategic" and "principled" U-turns: "The first type may have much less long-term resonance but short-term political damage, while the second may prompt more significant long term public policy impact."

Government U-Turns: Feeble Politics or Valuable Pragmatism? - The Constitution Society Mark Bennister examines the different forms a government U-turn can take and asks whether they're really as bad as their reputation suggests.

On the blog this week: Mark Bennister considers government U-turns and asks whether they deserve their poisonous reputation. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/blog-government-u-turns/

Is it time for a new Cabinet Secretary? - The Constitution Society Colin Talbot analysis the latest changes in the role of Cabinet Secretary and asks what we can expect from the new appointee.

Colin Talbot examines the role of the Cabinet Secretary and asks what the recent trends in appointments tell us about how it's changed. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/time-for-a-new-cabinet-secretary/

Call Lists at Westminster: You Can Count Me Out - The Constitution Society Declan McLean argues against the introduction of call lists to the Westminster parliament and compares the situation with Holyrood.

Call lists in Parliament would stifle debate. It's good the Procedure Committee has rejected the idea, writes Declan McLean with the latest on the blog. Read it now at: hhttps://consoc.org.uk/call-lists-at-westminster/

Contributing Writer Opportunities: Write for the Constitution Society - The Constitution Society The Constitution Society is seeking contributing writers to author blogs and content on a range of political and legal topics.

The deadline for our Contributing Writer roles is today❗❗❗The paid roles are a great opportunity for anyone interested in writing on contemporary constitutional issues. Follow the link for application info... https://consoc.org.uk/contributing-writer-ad-2026/

Lawmaking as Memorial: Named Laws in the UK - The Constitution Society Kate Dewsnip examines the rise of named legislation in the UK and asks if there are risks associated with this trend.

On the blog today: Kate Dewsnip examines the trend of named legislation and asks what risks might be associated with this approach to legislation. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/blog-named-laws/

Contributing Writer Opportunities: Write for the Constitution Society - The Constitution Society The Constitution Society is seeking contributing writers to author blogs and content on a range of political and legal topics.

Just over 24hrs left to apply for our Contributing Writer roles for 2026/7. For more information on the application process follow the link here - https://consoc.org.uk/contributing-writer-ad-2026/

Human Rights: A New Front in the Battle Over Devolution? - The Constitution Society Sturat Wallace argues that human rights are quickly becoming victim to government battles over devolution.

Are human rights becoming another battleground for governments over devolution? Stuart Wallace argues the point on the blog this week. Read it now at: hhttps://consoc.org.uk/human-rights-devolution-battle/

One Mayor to Rule Them All: Labour and Local Government  - The Constitution Society Colin Talbot investigates whether we are moving towards an increaingly presidential form of local government.

On the blog this week: Colin Talbot asks whether we are heading towards an increasingly presidential system of local government. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/one-mayor-to-rule-them-all/

Contributing Writer Opportunities: Write for the Constitution Society - The Constitution Society The Constitution Society is seeking contributing writers to author blogs and content on a range of political and legal topics.

10 days remains to apply for our Contributing Writer posts - a fantastic opportunity to write about current constitutional events and developments! ✍️🚨

https://consoc.org.uk/contributing-writer-ad-2026/