Accountability under democratic constitutions [WP1018]

Date

Wednesday 10 - Saturday 13 February, 2010

Venue

Wiston House

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

For more information see Your stay at Wilton Park

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?

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