
Constitutional Change and Popular Sovereignty
Populism, Politics and the Law in Ireland
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 9. January 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-032-00759-5 (ISBN)
Description
This collection focuses on the particular nexus of popular sovereignty and constitutional change, and the implications of the recent surge in populism for systems where constitutional change is directly decided upon by the people via referendum.
It examines different conceptions of sovereignty as expressed in constitutional theory and case law, including an in-depth exploration of the manner in which the concept of popular sovereignty finds expression both in constitutional provisions on referendums and in court decisions concerning referendum processes. While comparative references are made to a number of jurisdictions, the primary focus of the collection is on the experience in Ireland, which has had a lengthy experience of referendums on constitutional change and of legal, political and cultural practices that have emerged in association with these referendums. At a time when populist pressures on constitutional change are to the fore in many countries, this detailed examination of where the Irish experience sits in a comparative context has an important contribution to make to debates in law and political science.
It examines different conceptions of sovereignty as expressed in constitutional theory and case law, including an in-depth exploration of the manner in which the concept of popular sovereignty finds expression both in constitutional provisions on referendums and in court decisions concerning referendum processes. While comparative references are made to a number of jurisdictions, the primary focus of the collection is on the experience in Ireland, which has had a lengthy experience of referendums on constitutional change and of legal, political and cultural practices that have emerged in association with these referendums. At a time when populist pressures on constitutional change are to the fore in many countries, this detailed examination of where the Irish experience sits in a comparative context has an important contribution to make to debates in law and political science.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate
Illustrations
1 s/w Tabelle
1 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
512 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-00759-5 (9781032007595)
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Populism, Politics and the Law in Ireland
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Populism, Politics and the Law in Ireland
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Constitutional Change and Popular Sovereignty
Populism, Politics and the Law in Ireland
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Persons
Maria Cahill is Professor of Law at University College Cork, where she teaches constitutional law, legal reasoning and research methodologies. She has been a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford and the University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on constitutional theory, comparative constitutional law and the principle of subsidiarity.
Colm O Cinneide is Professor of Constitutional and Human Rights Law at University College London (UCL). He has published extensively in the field of comparative constitutional, human rights and anti-discrimination law. He has also acted as specialist legal adviser to the Joint Committee on Human Rights and the Women and Equalities Committee of the UK Parliament, and advised a range of international organisations including the United Nations (UN), International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the European Commission.
Sean O Conaill teaches dli bunreachtuil (constitutional law through the medium of Irish) at the School of Law at University College Cork. He teaches and researches in the areas of constitutional law (with a focus on the Irish language) and sports law. He is a frequent contributor to Irish and English language media.
Conor O'Mahony is Professor of Law and Deputy Dean of the School of Law at University College Cork. He teaches and researches in the areas of constitutional law and children's rights. He has published articles on constitutional change particularly on the issues of marriage equality and children's rights, and has been invited to address the Irish Constitutional Convention and Citizens' Assembly.
Colm O Cinneide is Professor of Constitutional and Human Rights Law at University College London (UCL). He has published extensively in the field of comparative constitutional, human rights and anti-discrimination law. He has also acted as specialist legal adviser to the Joint Committee on Human Rights and the Women and Equalities Committee of the UK Parliament, and advised a range of international organisations including the United Nations (UN), International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the European Commission.
Sean O Conaill teaches dli bunreachtuil (constitutional law through the medium of Irish) at the School of Law at University College Cork. He teaches and researches in the areas of constitutional law (with a focus on the Irish language) and sports law. He is a frequent contributor to Irish and English language media.
Conor O'Mahony is Professor of Law and Deputy Dean of the School of Law at University College Cork. He teaches and researches in the areas of constitutional law and children's rights. He has published articles on constitutional change particularly on the issues of marriage equality and children's rights, and has been invited to address the Irish Constitutional Convention and Citizens' Assembly.
Content
Introduction
Part 1: Sovereignty
"Introduction: The Reign of Popular Sovereignty in Ireland - An antidote to populism?"
"The Origins of Popular Sovereignty in Ireland: Theory and Reality"
"Self-Determination & the Irish Constitutional Framework"
"'Conceptualising popular sovereignty in the Irish constitutional order"
"Populism, 'The People' and Popular Sovereignty"
"The Relational State: Does the Primacy of Popular Sovereignty Prevent a Feminist Understanding of State Sovereignty?"
Part 2: Referendums and Constitutional Change
"Introduction to Part 2: Expressing Popular Sovereignty through Constitutional Referendums"
"Modalities and Political Practices Concerning Referendums in Ireland: Some Observations"
"Is the current mechanism for challenging a referendum result suitable for purpose?"
"Democratic Constitutionalism or Elite Control? Revisiting the 2004 Irish Citizenship Referendum"
"The Risks of Referendums: 'Referendum culture' in Ireland as a solution?"
"Constitutional Disagreement, Deliberation and Reform: A Counter-Narrative on the Irish Citizens' Assembly"
"Informal Constitutional Change and Local Government in Ireland"
"Popular Sovereignty, Irish Reunification and Change on the Island of Ireland"
Conclusion
"Conclusion: Irish Popular Sovereignty in Domestic and Comparative Perspective"
Part 1: Sovereignty
"Introduction: The Reign of Popular Sovereignty in Ireland - An antidote to populism?"
"The Origins of Popular Sovereignty in Ireland: Theory and Reality"
"Self-Determination & the Irish Constitutional Framework"
"'Conceptualising popular sovereignty in the Irish constitutional order"
"Populism, 'The People' and Popular Sovereignty"
"The Relational State: Does the Primacy of Popular Sovereignty Prevent a Feminist Understanding of State Sovereignty?"
Part 2: Referendums and Constitutional Change
"Introduction to Part 2: Expressing Popular Sovereignty through Constitutional Referendums"
"Modalities and Political Practices Concerning Referendums in Ireland: Some Observations"
"Is the current mechanism for challenging a referendum result suitable for purpose?"
"Democratic Constitutionalism or Elite Control? Revisiting the 2004 Irish Citizenship Referendum"
"The Risks of Referendums: 'Referendum culture' in Ireland as a solution?"
"Constitutional Disagreement, Deliberation and Reform: A Counter-Narrative on the Irish Citizens' Assembly"
"Informal Constitutional Change and Local Government in Ireland"
"Popular Sovereignty, Irish Reunification and Change on the Island of Ireland"
Conclusion
"Conclusion: Irish Popular Sovereignty in Domestic and Comparative Perspective"