The years since New Labour came to power in 1997 have seen changes on an unprecedented scale in Britain's constitutional arrangements. The reforms have been widespread and far-reaching in their implications: devolution to Scotland, Wales and Nothern Ireland; reform of the House of Lords; the Human Rights Act 1998; and significant changes in the reles of the political game.


This book is one of the first to examine all the changes collectively and in detail, to place each in its historical context, and to analyse both the problems and the sulutions, with pointers to further reform in future. It is comprehensive in its coverage, and clearly written. It should be an ideal resource for undergradute students of British politics and constitutional law who seek to make sense of this dynamic and complex subject.

1. Historical background
2. Nationalism and devolution
3. The Lrish Question
4. The issue of Scotland
5. The meaning of Wales
6. The English question
7. Modernising central Government
8. Modernising local government
9. Redefining the Monarchy and the Crown
10 reforming the House of Lords
etc.