Devolution
Opinion
Looking back five years on….
Brexit has shown that a referendum cannot resolve complex questions...It may give authority to a broad framework and guidance on a direction of travel but will not bring finality. Too much will be
Opinion
Devolution, the Third Sector Partnership and Equalities in Wales
In her contribution to our series on devolution at twenty, Amy Sanders examines the statutory Partnership between the Welsh Government and the third sector and assesses
Opinion
Local Government: Time to Ditch the Whitehall Model?
In his contribution to the devolution at twenty series, Neil McGarvey of the University of Strathclyde examines the effect of devolution on local government, arguing that it is time for change.
Opinion
Devolution at Twenty: Embedding a New Constitutional Paradigm
As the Scottish Parliament returns from recess, Aileen McHarg of Durham University analyses the constitutional logic of Scottish devolution.
Opinion
Devolving welfare: Creating a velvet glove or dismantling the iron fist?
In her contribution to our series on devolution at twenty, Dr Hayley Bennett highlights the importance of examining both policy ideas and implementation approaches for devolved social sec
Opinion
The evolving civil service
When devolution started, the civil service was not fully let go by the UK Government.
News
CCC research reflected in key Westminster report on intergovernmental relations.
The report on "The Relationship between the UK and Scottish Governments" issued on Friday 7th June by
Opinion
Boris moves in
The desire to save space lies behind the appendage ‘universally known as AKK’ on stories about the German Defence Minister and CDU leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer.
Opinion
The Scottish Parliament is essential to Scottish democracy, but what kind of democracy is it?
The Scottish Parliament is of fundamental importance to Scottish democracy. A well-functioning and effective parliamentary system underpins a well-functioning democratic system.