Accountability under democratic constitutions [WP1018]

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?