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Parliamentary Elections, Representation and the Law

English · Hardback

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Parliamentary elections are the foundation of the democratic State, providing legitimacy to government and an opportunity for citizens to participate in the democratic process. But despite the crucial role of elections in government and society, the law governing them is fragmented, both conceptually and in terms of the legal framework. This book examines each stage of the electoral process from the perspective of the candidate seeking to become an MP: eligibility and qualification, the candidate selection process, nominations, disputed elections and then, lastly, disqualification or exit from the House of Commons. Each stage of the process is considered in light of developments in political practice and human rights jurisprudence, and an argument is made for the rethinking and reform of the law of parliamentary candidacy and membership.The book takes into account the reforms ushered in by the parliamentary expenses scandal of 2009, and also looks to the new electoral era that may eventuate under the Liberal Democrat-Conservative Coalition Government.>

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1 Parliamentary Comings and Goings
2 Mapping out Representation Theory and the Law
3 Candidate Eligibility Laws
4 Controverted Elections
5 Challenging Candidate Selection in the Courts
6 Removal from Parliament
7 Reconceptualising and Reforming Electoral Law


About the author

Caroline Morris is a Lecturer in Law at Queen Mary, University of London.

Product details

Authors Morris, Caroline Morris
Publisher Hart Publishing
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 04.05.2012
 
EAN 9781849461474
ISBN 978-1-84946-147-4
No. of pages 196
Dimensions 156 mm x 234 mm x 12 mm
Subjects Social sciences, law, business > Law > Public law, administrative procedural law, constitutional procedural law

LAW / Constitutional, Constitutional and administrative law: general, Election law

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