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Governance of Britain: protest, war making and judicial appointments

Summary

In July 2007, 'The Governance of Britain' (Cm. 7170) presented the Government's proposals for constitutional renewal.

The four main themes of the Governance of Britain series are:

  • Limiting the power of the executive
  • Making the executive more accountable
  • Re-invigorating democracy
  • The relationship between the citizen and the state.

New publications in the series include:

'Managing Protest around Parliament' (Cm 7235)

  • This Paper sets out the Government's proposals for the management of protest around Parliament. The consultation seeks views on the framework governing the right to protest around Parliament, looking at the wider context of legislation governing protests and demonstrations in England and Wales.

‘Judicial Appointments’ (Cm 7210)

  • This Paper sets out plans to consult on the Government's role in judicial appointments. Issues discussed include: the role of the three arms of state (judiciary, executive and legislature) and the doctrine of the separation of powers; fundamental principles that should govern judicial appointments, such as the need to maintain the independence and integrity of the judiciary; and the current process for judicial appointments in the UK and in other countries.

'War Powers and Treaties: Limiting Executive Powers' (Cm 7239)

  • This Paper sets out the Government's proposals for the deployment of the Armed Forces abroad and for ratifying international treaties. The consultation will consider how the role of Parliament can be strengthened in the conduct of diplomacy and armed conflict, whilst balancing this against the need for government to take swift action to protect national security and other national interests, and avoiding undermining operational security and effectiveness.

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Law-Making Explained

These are Command Papers (Cm 7235, Cm 7210, Cm 7239 2006-07): they are consultation papers from the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Defence, Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Home Office.

Find out more about Command Papers.

How does it affect me?

These proposals set out plans for wide-reaching changes for the governance and constitution of the UK – this affects all UK citizens.

Have Your Say Now

Contribute to the consultations

Contribute to the consultation on Managing Protest - email your response to: protestaroundparliament@homeof.ce.gsi.gov.uk.

Contribute to the consultation on Judicial Appointments - email your response to: judicialappointments@justice.gsi.gov.uk.

Contribute to the consultation on War Powers - email your response to: rocio.ferro@justice.gsi.gov.uk.

Contribute to the consultation on Treaties - email your response to: treaty.fco@gtnet.gov.uk..

Find out about Governance of Britain

Read more on the Governance of Britain.

See all publications in the Governance of Britain series.

Find out about the Draft Legislative Programme

Contribute to the consultation on the Draft Legislative Programme on the Commons Leader website.

What is the Draft Legislative Programme?


Find out how to have your say