Open date: 25 October 2007
Close date: 17 January 2008
Responses published: 25 March 2008
This consultation document seeks views on the role of Parliament in decisions to commit the armed forces to armed conflict abroad and on the ratification of treaties. It follows on from the 'Governance of Britain' green paper.
Consultation paper
- Consultation paper [PDF 1.34mb, 98 pages]
- Summary of questions [Word 0.05mb, 4 pages]
Responses
The Prime Minister and Secretary of State announced the next steps for the constitutional reform programme on 25 March 2008, with a White Paper and a Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill.
The White Paper and draft bill took into account responses to consultations on war powers and treaties, the role of the Attorney General, judicial appointments, the Civil Service, flag flying and managing protest around Parliament.
The Analysis of Consultations document analyses the responses to the consultations.
- The Governance of Britain - Analysis of Consultations [PDF 0.77mb, 98 pages]
Contact details
Further copies of the consultation paper can be obtained by contacting the address below:
Ministry of Justice
Constitutional Settlement Division
Constitution Directorate
6th Floor
Selborne House
54-60 Victoria Street SW1E 6QW
Tel: 020 7210 8814
Fax: 020 7210 8948
Email
or
Head of Treaty Section
Legal Advisers
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Room G64
Old Admiralty Building
London
SW1A 2PA
Tel: 020 7210 1120
Fax: 020 7201 1115
Email