1st Edition
Parliament and the People The Reality and the Public Perception
By Philip Laundy
Copyright 1997
236 Pages
by
Routledge
236 Pages
by
Routledge
236 Pages
by
Routledge
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First published in 1997, this book provides an assessment of the main issues and deliberations of the Wilton Park Conference, based largely on the theme of standards in public life and consideration of measures which may be taken to allay public concern of their erosion. The book is a paraphrased report of the deliberations, together with evaluation and commentary. The conference attended by... Read more
1. Setting the Scene. 2. The Eroding Sovereignty of Legislators. 3. Enhancing Professionalism through the Work of Parliamentary Associations. 4. Changing the Public Perception. 5. Political Reporting. 6. Ensuring Ethical Standards in Public Life. 7. The Role of Political Parties. 8. The Evolving Civil Service. 9. Direct Democracy: The Way Forward? 10. Who do Politicians Really Represent? 11. Conclusion.
Biography
Philip Laundy
’...evaluation and commentary on the subjects dealt with at Sussex Conference.’ IIAS International Institute of Administrative Sciences
