United Kingdom and The Federal Idea
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| Anteprima |
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 between
the eighteenth and twentieth centuries. Part Two then assesses the
experience of sovereignty-sharing with other nations in the context of
international cooperation. Drawing on the expertise of the foremost
commentators in their field, The United Kingdom and the Federal Idea
provides a timely and reflective evaluation of how constitutional
authority is being re-ordered within and beyond the United Kingdom.
