The Constitution Unit

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The Constitution Unit conducts timely, rigorous, independent research into constitutional change and the reform of political institutions. Our research has significant real-world impact, informing policy-makers engaged in such changes - both in the United Kingdom and around the world. On this channel, you will find the audio recordings of the Constitution Unit's past events.

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Should military action require parliamentary approval?

Apr 11 2024 73 mins  
An expert panel discusses the UK parliament’s role in approving military action.

Do protests affect what politicians say?

Mar 13 2024 32 mins  
This week we are looking at the effects of protest. Do protests influence what politicians talk about? And what does this say about the role of protests in democracy?

UK Governance Project: proposals for reform

Mar 05 2024 74 mins  
Dominic Grieve and Helen MacNamara discuss the recent report from their UK Governance Project with Prof Meg Russell.

The Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales: UK-Wide Implications

Mar 01 2024 76 mins  
The Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales launched its final report in January 2024. This seminar examined its recommendations and considered their implications for the whole of the UK.

How Parliaments Question Prime Ministers

Jan 25 2024 37 mins  
This episode first appeared on the UCL Uncovering Politics podcast. It looks at how parliaments question prime ministers. How does questioning work? And does it actually do any good?

The Future of Power-Sharing in Northern Ireland

Jan 19 2024 40 mins  
First released on UCL's Uncovering Politics podcast, this episode looks at the politics of power-sharing in Northern Ireland. What is it? Why is it not currently working? And what is its future?

The Future of Democracy in the UK: Public Attitudes and Policy Options

Dec 08 2023 74 mins  
This seminar gathered leading figures from Westminster, with an expert on public attitudes and members of the project team, to explore the findings of the final report of the Democracy in the UK after Brexit project.

Mark D’Arcy - Reflections on over 20 years of reporting on parliament

Oct 25 2023 75 mins  
Recently retired BBC parliamentary correspondent, Mark D’Arcy, discusses his key reflections on parliament with Prof Meg Russell

Ian Dunt’s How Westminster Works … and Why It Doesn’t

Sep 18 2023 73 mins  
A discussion with Ian Dunt and an expert panel about his recent book on the perceived problems facing the UK political system.

Conference 2023: Panel 4 Elections and Electoral Reform

Aug 08 2023 73 mins  
Would electoral reform be desirable or practical, and should other reforms such as the minimum voting age, voter ID rules, or the proposals of the Law Commissions be considered? Would such reform be desirable or practical and how might any such changes be delivered?