Beyond Brexit: Towards a British Constitution

by Vernon Bogdanor

Overview

Brexit means exit, but what exactly will we be leaving behind?
Entry into the European Community in 1973 was a momentous event – one which had seismic effects on the politics and constitution of Britain. Brexit, while equally as momentous, has almost wholly been confined to discussions of economic consequence. But what will happen to the constitution? Beyond Brexit looks for the first time at the impact of Brexit and the constitutional consequences of Britain's EU membership, raising the question of just how the United Kingdom is to be preserved.
In this book, Vernon Bogdanor explores the ever-changing relationship between Britain and the European Union from the original concept of European unity to 21st century Euroscepticism, the fundamental problems confronting Britain on its exit from the European Union, and argues that Brexit is the start of new beginnings – heralding a peaceful constitutional moment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781788316798
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/21/2019
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Vernon Bogdanor was, until 2010, Professor of Government at Oxford University. He is now a Research Professor at King's College, London, Gresham Professor of Law, a Fellow of the British Academy and an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Paperback Edition vi

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction xi

1 Britain and Europe: The Poisoned Chalice 1

2 Europe and the Sovereignty of Parliament 51

3 Europe and the Referendum 87

4 Europe and the Collective Responsibility of Ministers 113

5 Europe and the Rights of the Citizen 135

6 Brexit and Devolution: The Future of the United Kingdom 169

7 Brexit: A Constitutional Moment? 257

Index 279

Editorial Reviews

Whether Brexit will finally provide our "constitutional moment" is impossible to say. But you will not find a better account of why it should. Bogdanor's knowledge is second to none.” —Prospect

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