Devolution, Law Making and the Constitution

Devolution, Law Making and the Constitution provides a systematic study of law making in the three devolved UK legislatures. This book represents the fruits of a four-year collaboration between top constitutional lawyers from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland and leading researchers at UCL's Constitution Unit.

The book examines how well the Scottish Parliament, Assemblies in Wales and Northern Ireland, and Westminster exercise their law-making functions, with a focus on the period 1999-2004. It also explores aspects of legislative partnership, the impact of devolution on the courts, and the interplay between continuity and change in political, legal, and administrative practice.

This book is essential reading for academics and students in law and politics, as well as those interested in the constitutional and legal aspects of UK devolution. It offers valuable insights into the complexities of law making in a devolved system, making it a useful resource for policymakers and practitioners in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast.