Parliamentary elections, representation and the law Caroline Morris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morris, Caroline, 1973- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Election law--Great Britain.

Election law.

Representative government and representation--Great Britain.

Representative government and representation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (197 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford Portland, Oregon Hart Publishing 2012.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

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

Contents:

Parliamentary comings and goings

Mapping out representation theory and the law

Candidate eligibility laws

Controverted elections

Challenging candadate selection in the courts

Removal from parliament

Reconceptualising and reforming electoral law

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

Notes:

Based on the author's thesis (doctoral)--King's College, London

Includes bibliographical references (pages [159]-168) and index

ISBN:

9781847319364

184731936X

9781472561169

1472561163

9781283657754

1283657759

9781847319357

1847319351

OCLC:

813536038