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House of Lords Constitution Committee calls for protection of UK constitution

Published on: 28 January 2025
Published by LNB News

LNB News 28/01/2025

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Issue Date: 28 January 2025

Published Date: 28 January 2025

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Article summary

The House of Lords Constitution Committee has published a report advocating for enhanced measures to protect the UK constitution. Key recommendations include appointing a senior minister to advise the Prime Minister on constitutional matters, potentially enshrining advisory bodies' roles in statute, and amending the Attorney General's oath to emphasise their duty to the rule of law. The Committee also proposes embedding constitutional considerations more firmly in the policy-making process and calls for greater transparency regarding responsibility for the Council of Nations and Regions. These proposals aim to bolster institutional safeguards and mitigate risks associated with the flexibility of the UK's uncodified constitution, particularly in light of recent constitutional stresses.

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