Constitutional renewal for Britain proposed

Summary

In July 2007, the Green Paper 'The Governance of Britain' (Cm. 7170) was published, which set out the Government's vision and proposals for constitutional renewal, calling on the public, Parliament and other organisations to submit their views. A further five consultation papers were issued following the July 2007 Green Paper.

This three-volume White Paper, 'The Governance of Britain - Constitutional Renewal' (Cm. 7342-I/II/II), is the result of the consultation process and forms part of the Governance of Britain series examining constitutional renewal.

This three-volume set covers the following areas:

Volume 1 covers the substantive issues of constitutional renewal, including:
- the Government's policy proposals;
- the Attorney General;
- judicial appointments;
- treaties;
- the Civil Service;
- war powers;
- flag flying and other policies, such as the reform of the Intelligence and Security Committee;
- a wider review of the Royal Perogative;
- passports;
- the National Audit Office; and
- public appointments and Church of England appointments.
Volume 2 presents the draft Constitutional Renewal Bill.
Volume 3 sets out an analysis of the consultations.

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Law-Making Explained

This is a Command Paper (Cm. 7342-I/II/II, 2007-08). It is a Command Paper from the Ministry of Justice.

Find out more about Command Papers.

How does it affect me?

If you are interested in the Government's plans for constitutional renewal, this affects you.

Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, Nick Herbert, argued that while there was much in the Government's proposals with which the Conservatives agreed, the measures were in danger of being seen as 'worthy but inadequate'.