Browsing School of Politics and International Relations by Subject "West Lothian Question"
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Answering the West Lothian Question? A Critical Assessment of ‘English Votes for English Laws’ in the UK Parliament
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2018-02-17)In 2015, the UK House of Commons adopted new procedures known as ‘English Votes for English Laws’ (EVEL). This article evaluates whether EVEL has succeeded in answering the West Lothian Question, a constitutional anomaly ... -
Finding the Good in EVEL: An Evaluation of ‘English Votes for English Laws’ in the House of Commons
(Centre on Constitutional Change, 2016-11-28)In October 2015 the House of Commons approved an important set of procedural changes, designed by the government, known as ‘English Votes for English Laws’. This new system has proved contentious in both political and ...