1st Edition

Parliament and Conscience

By Peter G. Richards Copyright 1970
230 Pages
by Routledge

230 Pages
by Routledge

230 Pages
by Routledge

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 Firstly, it is a study of how Parliament works when the party whips are withdrawn.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... Read more

1.Conscience, Law and Morality 2. The Legislative Process: Discipline, Procedure, Tactics 3. Capital Punishment 4. Homosexuality 5. Abortion 6. Censorship of the Theatre 7. Divorce 8. Sunday Entertainment 9. The Voting Analysed 10. Legislation Without Party.

Biography

Peter G. Richards