The debate in the UK about codifying our constitution is now less fractious: but looking overseas can help us to understand why this discussion should continue

The Select Committee on Political and Constitutional Reform is currently running an inquiry on mapping the pathway to codifying the UK constitution. As part of its research, the committee has taken evidence from experts on major constitutional changes that have taken place or are about to take place in other European countries. Bill Kissane appeared before the Committee at the start of July, and here reflects how the countries he gave evidence on, Ireland and Turkey, are relevant to the UK case.