Devolution, the importance of the European Union, the growth of the media and the increasing strength of the executive have revolutionised the political scene. Reasserting the predominance of Parliament as the democratic forum of the nation has become a vital and urgent task. Parliament in the 21st Century gathers together essays from 30 politicians and academics on all aspects of parliamentary reform, including: Parliament and the media; The European Union, the courts and the devolved assemblies; Responsibility and accountability of ministers and special advisers; Parliamentary standards and privileges, pay and resources; The role of select committees.