The United Kingdom and The Federal Idea

How should political power be divided within and among national peoples? Is the nineteenth—century theory of the sovereign and unitary State still fit for purpose in the twenty—first century? If not, can federalism provide a viable alternative model? This collection looks at federalism from the perspective of constitutional law. Taking the United Kingdom as a case study, Part One tracks the historical evolution of the 'Union' and explores the various expressions of federalism that emerged b...