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Unlocking Democracy Peter Facey

Unlocking Democracy By Peter Facey

Unlocking Democracy by Peter Facey

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An anthology marking 20 years since the formation of Charter 88.

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Unlocking Democracy: 20 Years of Charter 88 by Peter Facey

The UK's democracy and constitution have undergone a period of unprecedented change. "Unlocking Democracy: 20 years of Charter 88" provides a unique opportunity for a diverse range of major contributors to reflect on the current state of our democracy, 20 years after the founding of ground-breaking campaign group Charter 88. Contributors to this unique anthology include Geoffrey Bindman, David Cameron and Nick Herbert, Douglas Carswell, Nick Clegg, Zac Goldsmith, Simon Hughes, Helena Kennedy, Bhikhu Parekh and Stuart Weir. The book also includes an archive of Charter 88 materials.

Table of Contents

Tilting at windmills: the first years of Charter 88 (Stuart Weir). The rise and fate of Charter 88 (Anthony Barnett). The first decade of Charter 88 (Trevor Smith). Power to the people (Helena Kennedy). Dissolution and reformation: from Charter 88 to Unlock Democracy (Alexandra Runswick). Devolution in Scotland and Wales: muddled thinking and unintended results (Alan Trench). Reforming the House of Lords (Bhikhu Parekh). Socio-economic rights and judges (Brice Dickson). It's time for a new politics (David Cameron MP and Nick Herbert MP). Deaths in custody: truth, justice and democratic accountability? (Deborah Coles and Helen Shaw). Why we need to overthrow the quango state (Douglas Carswell MP). Legal aid laid waste (Geoffrey Bindman). Constitutional change and the future of Britain (Gordon Brown MP). Electoral reform (Helen Margetts). The judges, the rule of law and the sovereignty of Parliament (John Jackson). Freedom of information (Katherine Gundersen). Is it possible to vote for human rights? (Louise Christian). Talking about a revolution (Nick Clegg MP). Privacy (Simon Davies). Democrats and optimists please come this way (Simon Hughes). Democracy meets diversity: an equality and human rights perspective (Trevor Phillips). Let the people decide (Zac Goldsmith). Conclusion: where do we go from here? (Peter Facey).

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GOR012851974
9781842752326
1842752324
Unlocking Democracy: 20 Years of Charter 88 by Peter Facey
Peter Facey
Used - Like New
Paperback
Methuen Publishing Ltd
2008-12-15
352
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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