The Constitutionalism and Governance (ConGov) group interrogates the legal constructs of ‘constitutionalism’ and ‘governance’ in the broadest possible manner. Our work considers the domestic, regional and global dimensions of constitutionalism and governance, as well as the overlaps between these different levels of societal functioning. Our work regularly considers the relationship between the individual and the state, and addresses the effects of governance and constitutionalism on the protection of human rights.
Some examples of what we are investigating in ConGov include:
- the impact of Brexit on the UK’s constitution, Northern Ireland and the protection of human rights
- constitutionalism in the global legal order
- historical studies of constitutions and how they have shaped government policy
- courts as a governance structure
- regulating borders and those crossing borders
- children’s rights in peace agreements
- how the concept of fundamental rights is affected by the EU’s constitutional functioning
- constitutional pluralism in the EU and the rule of law crisis in Poland and Hungary
- governing and constitutionalising online communities
This blog collects ConGov members’ writings and other activities (presentations/webinars/interviews/evidence sessions) on constitutionalism and governance in the public sphere, and organises them via the three ‘levels’ of constitutionalism and governance indicated above.
Any questions about the work of the group and its members can be directed to Sylvia de Mars or Ruth Houghton.