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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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.
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