Constitution
Constitution news from UK Parliament.
Archbishop of Canterbury: Lord Speaker's Corner
Hear from Justin Welby, the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury, senior bishop in the Church of England and leader of the bishops in the House of Lords as he speaks to Lord McFall of Alcluith
02 October 2024
Lord Anderson of Ipswich: Lord Speaker's Corner
Sovereignty, tackling terrorism and even Macbeth are on the agenda in the latest Lord Speaker’s Corner as David Anderson, Lord Anderson of Ipswich KC, speaks to Lord McFall of Alcluith
08 May 2024
Northern Ireland governance debated in the Lords
Members discuss return of NI Assembly to Stormont and reaffirmation of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement. Catch up
28 February 2024
Ecclesiastical Committee to consider two draft Measures
The Ecclesiastical Committee will consider two draft measures on Tuesday 21 November 2023
16 November 2023
Lords debates King's Speech
Lords debates content of the King's Speech. Find out more
16 November 2023
State Opening of Parliament 2023
The State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday 7 November marks the formal start of the parliamentary year
26 October 2023
Parliament prorogued ahead of State Opening
Parliament has been prorogued ahead of the State Opening on Tuesday 7 November 2023. Find out more
26 October 2023
Appointment and removal of senior civil servants must not undermine civil service impartiality
The Constitution Committee publishes its 17th report on the appointment and removal process for permanent secretaries.
19 October 2023
New inquiry and call for evidence launched on the Windsor Framework
The Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland has launched a new inquiry into the Windsor Framework, with the publication of a call for written submissions.
17 March 2023
The appointment and dismissal of permanent secretaries and other senior civil servants
The Constitution Committee would like your views on the process of appointment and dismissal of permanent secretaries and other senior civil servants, and whether any changes are necessary.
28 February 2023
Three short debates in the Lords
Members discuss Police & Crime Panels, rural health care and UK-Iran relations. Catch up
24 February 2023
Lord Speaker's Corner: Lord Norton of Louth
The Lord Speaker interviews constitutional expert Lord Norton of Louth. Listen now
21 February 2023
Lord Speaker's speech on future of the House of Lords
On Wednesday 7 December, the Lord Speaker gave the Hansard Society Parliamentary Affairs Anniversary Lecture.
07 December 2022
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members discuss rules regarding appointment of Northern Ireland ministers as draft legislation set to become law. Catch up
06 December 2022
Lords completes scrutiny of Counsellors of State Bill
Members discuss draft law to create additional Counsellors of State. Catch up
24 November 2022