Parliament and Conscience
Synopsis
Originally published in 1970, this book has a dual purpose. Firstly, it is a study of how Parliament works when the party whips are withdrawn. The author shows how backbenchers can create legislation of great importance; he demonstrates the obstacles, political and procedural to social reform; he relates the votes of MPs to their personal characteristics e.g. age, religion and occupation, and he argues that Parliament achieves a fresh vigour and authority when MPs think and act independently of party policy. Secondly, Parliament and Conscience analyses 6 major controversies in British society in the late 20th Century: the death penalty, homosexuality, abortion, theatre censorship, divorce and Sunday entertainment.Book details
- Series:
- Routledge Library Editions: Government
- Author:
- Peter G. Richards
- ISBN:
- 9781040040782
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781032782751, 9781040040713, 9781003487135
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis
- Pages:
- 226
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- No
- Date of addition:
- 2024-06-25
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 1970
- Copyright by:
- George Allen & Unwin Ltd.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Politics and Government