How Parliament Works 9th Edition

Author: Nicolas Besly; Tom Goldsmith
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781032015019

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780815369646
Published In: September 2023
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Written by expert insiders, How Parliament Works is a straightforward and readable analysis of one of the country’s most complex – and often misunderstood – institutions. Covering every aspect of the work, membership and structures of both Houses, this key text provides a unique insight into the work and daily life of Parliament.

The ninth edition has been substantially revised to take account of recent changes in both Houses, and to cover all the key issues affecting Parliament and politics, such as:

Changes in membership of both Houses since the 2019 general election
Developments on Brexit, including Parliament’s scrutiny of post-Brexit arrangements
Coverage of recent issues such as the Cherry/Miller prorogation case and its implications for the constitutional role of Parliament, the role of the Speaker in the Brexit process, dissent in Parliament and disagreement between the Houses
Updates on developments on restoration and renewal
New material on representation of different groups in and by Parliament
Explanations of Parliament’s response to allegations of bullying and harassment

How Parliament adapted to carry on functioning during the covid-19 pandemic
New in-text features, case studies and photographs
How Parliament Works

Introduction

1. Parliament: its home and origins

2. Who is in Parliament?

3. Running Parliament

4. Influences on Parliament

5. The parliamentary day and the organisation of business

6. Making the law

7. Parliament and the taxpayer

8. Debates

9. Calling to account: Questions

10. Calling to account: Select committees

11. Parliament and Europe