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This project examines the phenomenon of unwritten constitutionalism from a comparative and inter-disciplinary perspective, focussing on three jurisdictions: Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany.

By comparing each country’s approach to unwritten constitutional norms and principles, the project's researchers will explore common issues faced by all constitutional orders, identify the factors that influence the recognition, definition and enforcement of unwritten constitutional rules, and investigate the role of judicial enforcement of a constitution’s unwritten rules in an era of democratic backsliding.
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Latest News

Milan Matev Prepares Report on The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024 and The Rule of Law

Milan Matev was appointed as an Undergraduate Research Intern in Durham Law School, and has prepared a report on the UK Government's approach to the rule of law in the context of the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024.
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Professor Stephen Tierney appointed Honorary KC

Professor Stephen Tierney, a member of the UCNP Project's UK Research Team, has been appointed Honorary King's Counsel by His Majesty The King.
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Upcoming events

UCNP Workshop 2: Berlin 2024

Thursday 21 November 2024 - Friday 22 November 2024
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Berlin
The three university campuses of Ottawa Canada, Durham England and Gottingen Germany

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Unwritten Constitutional Norms and Principles

Durham Law School

Durham University

Palatine Centre

Stockton Road

Durham

DH1 3LE, UK

 

Telephone: +44 (0)191 334 2800