Accountability under democratic constitutions [WP1018]

• Human rights, good governance and faith

• Date: Wednesday 10 - Saturday 13 February, 2010
• Venue: Wiston House

  Wilton Park; Wiston House, Steyning; West Sussex; BN44 3DZ; +44 (0) 1903 815 020

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• Event no.: WP1018
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In cooperation with the Ministry of Justice

 

This conference discussed the following points:

• What can the UK learn from countries with different systems or who are at different stages of developing their constitutional accountability?
• What are the risks and benefits in the process of redesigning the system?
• How does one best ensure the effective accountability of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary?
• Where is the best practice, and how can we avoid potential pitfalls?
• How can Bills of Rights be framed and implemented so as to gain acceptance?
• How can the debate and transitional processes to a new or changed system best be managed, to ensure both practical success and public support?

Contacts

Robin Hart: Programme Director

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