The challenge for those who wish to codify the UK’s constitution is to make it relevant to voters who may have more pressing concerns

Vibert, Frank (2011) The challenge for those who wish to codify the UK’s constitution is to make it relevant to voters who may have more pressing concerns [Online resource]

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Written constitutions tend to be codified when power relations are substantially changed in a political system. Frank Vibert considers whether the UK is experiencing such a moment and debates the practical and philosophical benefits and drawbacks to putting the constitutional pen to paper.