Notebook on the English Constitution

Reference No:
U DX320/1
Dates:
15 Oct 1946-25 Mar 1947
Description:

Notebook containing comprehensive notes from a series of lectures given [at the London School of Economics] by Harold Laski and colleagues relating to aspects of the English Consititution.

Topics covered include: Conventions of the constitution and the Rule of Law; the House of Commons; the House of Lords; Proportional representation; Private members; the Cabinet system; collective responsibility; the position of the Prime Minister since 1905; the English judiciary system; County Courts; Dominion status; Monarchy and Local Government.

Includes a number of passing references to Laski's ongoing libel case against 'The Express'.

Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
1 item
Language:
Access Conditions:
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull University Archives
Collection:
English Constitution, notes from lectures by Harold Laski