Sunday 11 November 2007

Constitutional Renewal Bill(draft)

This Bill is actually quite promising;
This draft bill is suggesting Parliament should have some form of say on whether the Country should go to war, this should of course actually be a vote, we shall have to wait and see just what the final Bill says, This is currently described as a consultation.
The next significant point is that there should be a statutory mechanism by which treaties can be brought before Parliament, All in favour of this one as well, pity it will not go as far as referenda!
“To rebalance power between Parliament and Government, and give Parliament more ability to hold Government to account;” This is some Brown/ Labour posturing seeking to differential Comrade Brown from Ex-President Blair.
“To reinvigorate our democracy, with people proud to participate in decision-making at every level; and to clarify the role of Government, both central and local.” The simplest way to do this would be to call an election that would reinvigorate our democracy.

Further details on this bill can be viewed on http://www.commonsleader.gov.uk/output/Page2171.asp

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