Written by Stephen Bailey. Robert Black of Edinburgh University has asserted that Scotland was ‘absorbed’ into England by the Acts of Union of 1706-07, rather than being a partner in a union. He has said that Scotland ceased to exist as a state in international law after 1707, while England continued to exist and was […]
Written by Stephen Bailey. Under the following laws, Constitutional matters are in the sole remit of the UK Parliament at Westminster (the Houses of Commons and Lords): The Scotland Act 1998, The Wales Act 2017 And the Northern Ireland Act 1998. Let’s look at what each act says about constitutional matters: Under the Scotland Act […]
Written by Stephen Bailey. The administration of John Major (1990-1997), which came into office after the collapse of the last Thatcher government, can hardly be credited with many successes. There was one reform he introduced however that was very successful and is actually a good example and template for how those who want to maintain […]