What significance will May's election results have on the shape of devolution across the UK? Mark Bennister writes for us. Read it here: https://consoc.org.uk/may-election-results/

Don't miss this opportunity!

⏰ ⏰ ⏰ There's one week left to apply for our (paid) summer research fellowship examining the position of protest within the UK Constitution. Full details at: consoc.org.uk/protest-fell... Please share widely and consider applying, but don't leave it too much longer! ⏰ ⏰ ⏰

The new minority governments in Cardiff and Scotland must navigate a fragmented and contested political landscape. Dr Darryn Nyatanga explains what this could mean for the UK's territorial constitution. https://loom.ly/PhmSjGU

After the elections of May 7, Declan McLean argues the is ripe to reform the working of the Scottish Parliament. Read his piece on our website at: https://consoc.org.uk/scottish-parliament-reform/

What has at the Modernisation Committee been up to in Parliament of late? Peter Heaton-Jones investigates: https://consoc.org.uk/blog-the-modernisation-committee/

How plausible is domestic reform to Article 8 rights? Ananya Kumar-Banerjee assesses in the latest post on the Constitution Society blog. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/changing-article-8/

Does an electoral mandate matter when it comes to the interpretation and scrutiny of legislation? On the blog today, Ava Brass unpacks the constitutional status of manifesto commitments: https://loom.ly/5txmdk0

With a majority of new members, a new electoral system and more seats, the seventh Senedd will look very different from its predecessors. Today on the blog, Gareth Evans explains why this is a landmark election for Welsh devolution. https://loom.ly/KcCM1vE

The parliamentary journey of the Assisted Dying Bill has revealed significant shortcomings in the UK’s constitutional procedures, argues Stuart Wallace in today’s blog: https://loom.ly/jWvHlok

ACOBA and out! @colintalbot.bsky.social reviews the legacy of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments in our latest blog post. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/farewell-acoba/

Why are the upcoming devolved elections constitutionally as well as politically significant? University of Liverpool's Dr Darryn Nyatanga, Constitution Society contributing writer, breaks it down in a new series of 2-minute explainers. https://loom.ly/A3yByn8 #seneddelections #scottishelections

🔍🔍🔍 There's just over a month left to apply for our summer research fellowship on protest and the constitution. Full details at: https://consoc.org.uk/protest-fellowship-2026/ Please share widely and consider applying! 🔍🔍🔍

🔍🔍🔍 There's just over a month left to apply for our summer research fellowship on protest and the constitution. Full details at: https://consoc.org.uk/protest-fellowship-2026/ Please share widely and consider applying! 🔍🔍🔍

"The Cabinet Manual is an important document, as it “sets out the internal rules and procedures under which the Government operates.”" It's badly in need of updating. With the prospect of a post-election coalition government, unambiguous guidance for less experienced parties is needed.

Going into the May elections in Scotland and Wales, what is the state of the Sewel Convention? Darryn Nyatanga sets out the position in our latest: https://consoc.org.uk/sewel-elections-future-devolution/

💯 I literally went off on a side-rant about this in a lecture today…

Have you registered to vote yet? Today is the last day to get registered in time to vote in the local and devolved elections this May. It only takes 5 minutes on the government website. https://qrco.de/GiveanX #GiveanX #NVRD

The Cabinet Manual is an important constitutional document, yet it's in sore need of an update argues David Jeffery in our latest blogpost: https://consoc.org.uk/cabinet-manual-update-required/

On the blog this morning: Cassandra Somers-Joce examines the (limited) role of Parliament in treaty scrutiny and argues it's time for change. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/parliamentary-scrutiny-of-treaties/

10 April marks the anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. To mark its 25th anniversary three years ago the Society commissioned three blogs examining its legacy and present. You can read the first here: consoc.org.uk/the-belfast-...

The Senedd's Member Accountability and Elections Bill has all but passed into legislation, but does it pose constitutional risks? @sarahnason.bsky.social explores in our latest: https://consoc.org.uk/senedd-accountability-reforms/

The Society is delighted to advertise a three-month research fellowship on protest and the constitution. Please share and consider applying. The deadline is 29 May! Full details are available at: https://consoc.org.uk/protest-fellowship-2026/

On the blog this week: Anna Richards examines government plans to reform the NHS with AI and the risks that could pose. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/nhs-future-data-privacy/

Delighted to been amongst the organisations giving evidence to the Youth Select Committee's inquiry into PSHE in UK secondary schools. Our input featured in the section on political and financial participation. Read the report here: https://loom.ly/Axgtd_4

Out today: The latest edition of The Constitution In Review by the United Kingdom Constitution Monitoring Group. Their latest report covers 1 Jul-1 Dec 2025 and is required reading for all with an in interest the UK's constitutional arrangements. Read it now at: consoc.org.uk/publications...

On Monday the Society hosted two panels in Belfast on the anniversary of the EU referendum. You can read a short write-up of them here: https://consoc.org.uk/constitution-society-northern-ireland-event/

On the blog this week: Richard Brant considers the significance of the defeat of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill 2024 for the devolution settlement. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/end-of-assisted-dying-bill-scotland/

Yesterday we hosted two panels in Belfast on 10-years since the EU referendum and the lessons for Northern Ireland. Speakers included: @katyhayward.bsky.social, @jontonge.bsky.social, @markdevenport.bsky.social, @sjamcbride.bsky.social, ably chaired by @dmcbfs.bsky.social. Full write-up to follow!

Reflecting on ten years since the EU referendum today as part of Imagine. Great to put this together for Ulster Uni & @consoc.bsky.social Two great panels @jontonge.bsky.social @katyhayward.bsky.social & Stephen Farry Alongside @sjamcbride.bsky.social @markdevenport.bsky.social & Allison Morris.

The Constitution Society is delighted to announce the appointment of 11 contributing writers for 2026/67! We very much look forward to bringing you their writing over the next 12 months! Full details of the appointments at: https://consoc.org.uk/contributing-writers-announcement-2026/

With much in the news about the offence, Kate Dewsnip considers misconduct in public office and the possible improvements which might be brought in by the Hillsborough Law. You can read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/misconduct-in-public-office/

In our latest post, Peter Heaton-Jones considers the seismic changes which are proposed in the Representation of the People Bill. Read it now and get all the details at: https://consoc.org.uk/representation-of-the-people-bill-2026/

Nice piece by Mark Bennister for the @consoc.bsky.social, distinguishing between "strategic" and "principled" U-turns: "The first type may have much less long-term resonance but short-term political damage, while the second may prompt more significant long term public policy impact."

On the blog this week: Mark Bennister considers government U-turns and asks whether they deserve their poisonous reputation. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/blog-government-u-turns/

Colin Talbot examines the role of the Cabinet Secretary and asks what the recent trends in appointments tell us about how it's changed. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/time-for-a-new-cabinet-secretary/

Call lists in Parliament would stifle debate. It's good the Procedure Committee has rejected the idea, writes Declan McLean with the latest on the blog. Read it now at: hhttps://consoc.org.uk/call-lists-at-westminster/

The deadline for our Contributing Writer roles is today❗❗❗The paid roles are a great opportunity for anyone interested in writing on contemporary constitutional issues. Follow the link for application info... https://consoc.org.uk/contributing-writer-ad-2026/

On the blog today: Kate Dewsnip examines the trend of named legislation and asks what risks might be associated with this approach to legislation. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/blog-named-laws/

Just over 24hrs left to apply for our Contributing Writer roles for 2026/7. For more information on the application process follow the link here - https://consoc.org.uk/contributing-writer-ad-2026/

Are human rights becoming another battleground for governments over devolution? Stuart Wallace argues the point on the blog this week. Read it now at: hhttps://consoc.org.uk/human-rights-devolution-battle/

On the blog this week: Colin Talbot asks whether we are heading towards an increasingly presidential system of local government. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/one-mayor-to-rule-them-all/

10 days remains to apply for our Contributing Writer posts - a fantastic opportunity to write about current constitutional events and developments! ✍️🚨 https://consoc.org.uk/contributing-writer-ad-2026/

What is the Judicial Appointments Commission, and might it be a model for other public bodies? Peter Heaton-Jones investigates: https://loom.ly/PCDwZPg

Laura Gherman explores how the “reshuffle culture” undermines ministerial expertise, weakens scrutiny, and destabilises policy-making across Whitehall. https://consoc.org.uk/the-complex-implications-of-reshuffles/

Brexit and Immigration: the Arc of the Pendulum My report out today for @consoc.bsky.social trying to make sense of the last 25 years of the UK's immigration politics and policy. And where next? consoc.org.uk/wp-content/u...

There's still time to apply for our paid Contributing Writer roles. Follow the link for further application info ✍️ ⬇️ https://consoc.org.uk/contributing-writer-ad-2026/#:~:text=Job%20details&text=The%20Society%20is%20looking%20to,and%20the%20rule%20of%20law

Alys Thomas traces the evolution of inter-institutional relations in Wales — from the early days of devolution to today’s challenges under Brexit-era pressures and a strained Sewel Convention. https://consoc.org.uk/inter-institutional-partnership-the-senedd-and-the-welsh-government/

What does Labour's decision to prevent Andy Burnham standing for Parliament tell us about the role political parties play in our constitution? Darryn Nyatanga explores the issue in our latest. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/elections-in-a-chokehold/

Was the Johnson government corrupt — or merely surrounded by corruption risk?https://consoc.org.uk/revisited-is-britain-politically-corrupt/