How Parliament Works by Nicolas Besly
Parliament is constantly in the news and televised daily, but much of its work remains a mystery to outsiders and is sometimes perplexing even to its own members. Written by expert insiders, How Parliament Works is a straightforward and readable analysis of one of the countrys most complex and often misunderstood institutions."Anyone wanting an insider’s account of how Parliament really works should read this bookParliament is a complex institution – but there is no clearer explanation of how it functions."
Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons
"Parliament makes laws, holds the government to account and debates the issues of the day. This highly readable and expert account of how it does so is based on academic and empirical insights, and will be of great use to anyone who wants to understand Parliament better."
Rt Hon Lord McFall of Alcluith, Lord Speaker
"An authoritative and well-structured compendium on the central institution of the United Kingdom. How Parliament Works combines the unrivalled expertise of its authors with accessible, yet detailed, knowledge. This makes it an essential reference point for students and scholars of legislative studies. "
Dr Matt Beech, Reader in Politics and Director of the Centre for British Politics, University of Hull and IES Senior Fellow, UC Berkeley
Nicolas Besly became a clerk in the House of Lords in 2002. He has worked in the Committee Office, Public Bill Office, Table Office and Journal Office. He became the first private secretary to a Lord Speaker and edited The Table, a journal on Commonwealth parliaments. He is currently the Registrar of Lords’ Interests, advising on compliance with the House’s code of conduct.
Tom Goldsmith became a clerk in the House of Commons in 1996. He has worked in the Public Bill Office, the Table Office and the Overseas Office. He headed the Governance Office and has served as Secretary to the House of Commons Commission, Clerk of Committees and Clerk of the Table Office. In 2023 he was appointed as the 52nd Clerk of the House of Commons. The Clerk is the chief procedural and constitutional adviser to the House, and as Head of the House Service leads 3,000 staff of the House of Commons.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781032015019 |
| ISBN 10 | 1032015012 |
| Title | How Parliament Works |
| Author | Nicolas Besly |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2023-09-29 |
| Number of pages | 424 |
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