The Case for Federal Devolution (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Archibald Murray Macdonald

 
9780260188250: The Case for Federal Devolution (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the case for federal devolution and what it could mean for Britain's constitutional life.

This book discusses how powers might be shared between Parliament and regional legislatures, with England, Scotland, and Wales treated in different ways. It examines the challenges of choosing a bicameral or unicameral structure and why the House of Lords matters in any reform. The author also argues for a clearly defined plan that Parliament and the country can accept, rather than last‑minute changes.

  • how subordinate legislatures could be formed and what powers they would hold
  • the debate over bicameral versus unicameral systems and the role of second chambers
  • the effect on England’s unity and English denominations, and the risks of subdividing
  • the historical and constitutional context guiding any devolution proposal
Ideal for readers of constitutional history and political reform who want a clear, policy‑driven look at devolution in the United Kingdom.

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