Tag Archives: Magna Carta
Dispelling myths….
As regular readers will know, I have variously taken issue with claims that are incorrect, but which have continued to be recycled by commentators. I suspect the problem is exacerbated nowadays by the fact that commercial pressures and a 24-hours … Continue reading
Not all it is cracked up to be?
On Tuesday evening, I gave a public lecture at the University on ‘The Continuing Relevance of Magna Carta: Symbol or Substance?’ There was an impressive attendance, clearly reflecting interest in the subject. My purpose was to provide the background to King … Continue reading
A new Magna Carta?
The Political and Constitutional Reform Committee of the House of Commons has published a report, A new Magna Carta? asking whether the UK needs a codified constitution. It identifies three options: a non-statutory constitutional code (akin to the Cabinet Manual), … Continue reading
The Norton View 