The Constitution Unit

The Constitution Unit conducts timely, rigorous, independent research into constitutional change and the reform of political institutions. Our research has significant real-world impact, informing policy-makers engaged in such changes - both in the United Kingdom and around the world.On this channel, you will find the audio recordings of the Constitution Unit's past events.

AI and democracy
May 19, 2025 – 01:13:58
Reform of Stormont: Options for Discussion
May 9, 2025 – 01:28:15
Are the UK’s party funding regulations fit for purpose?
Apr 25, 2025 – 01:15:47
Constitutional Reform in the UK
Mar 20, 2025 – 00:43:02
Improving parliamentary scrutiny of legislation
Mar 13, 2025 – 01:14:15
The Politics of Parliamentary Reform
Feb 6, 2025 – 00:34:32
Making a success of votes at 16
Jan 31, 2025 – 01:16:24
Improving election discourse in the UK
Dec 16, 2024 – 01:14:53
How to be an effective opposition
Nov 6, 2024 – 01:13:58
How to be an effective select committee chair
Oct 29, 2024 – 01:09:36
Prospects for the House of Commons Modernisation Committee
Sep 16, 2024 – 01:14:44
Constitution Unit Conference 2024: House of Lords reform
Jul 2, 2024 – 01:12:50
Constitution Unit Conference 2024: Rule of law
Jul 1, 2024 – 01:12:43
Constitution Unit Conference 2024: Devolution within England
Jun 28, 2024 – 01:14:15
Constitution Unit Conference 2024: Standards in government and parliament
Jun 27, 2024 – 01:12:45
Opinion Polls
Jun 14, 2024 – 00:54:18
Priorities for new MPs' induction in the next parliament
Jun 5, 2024 – 01:15:21
Changes and challenges in regulating elections
Apr 30, 2024 – 01:12:58
Should military action require parliamentary approval?
Apr 11, 2024 – 01:13:43
Do protests affect what politicians say?
Mar 13, 2024 – 00:32:56
UK Governance Project: proposals for reform
Mar 5, 2024 – 01:14:23
The Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales: UK-Wide Implications
Mar 1, 2024 – 01:16:18
How Parliaments Question Prime Ministers
Jan 25, 2024 – 00:37:22
The Future of Power-Sharing in Northern Ireland
Jan 19, 2024 – 00:40:31
The Future of Democracy in the UK: Public Attitudes and Policy Options
Dec 8, 2023 – 01:14:53
Mark D’Arcy - Reflections on over 20 years of reporting on parliament
Oct 25, 2023 – 01:15:39
Ian Dunt’s How Westminster Works … and Why It Doesn’t
Sep 18, 2023 – 01:13:15
Conference 2023: Panel 4 Elections and Electoral Reform
Aug 8, 2023 – 01:13:56
Conference 2023: Panel 6 Implementing Constitutional Change
Jul 22, 2023 – 01:12:30
Conference 2023: Panel 5 Constitutional Standards
Jul 21, 2023 – 01:15:57
Conference 2023 Panel 3: Courts and the rule of law
Jul 14, 2023 – 01:11:52
Conference 2023 Panel 2: Devolution and the Union
Jul 13, 2023 – 01:16:24
Conference 2023 Panel 1: Parliament
Jul 7, 2023 – 01:09:15
Combatting democratic backsliding: what works?
Jun 12, 2023 – 01:15:46
How can we fix our democracy?
May 26, 2023 – 01:07:59
Ministers also have rights - balancing executive prerogatives and executive scrutiny
May 22, 2023 – 01:16:34
The Parliamentary Battle over Brexit
May 4, 2023 – 00:36:24
The Belfast/Good Friday Agreement at 25: What Should London’s Priorities Be?
Apr 29, 2023 – 01:15:37
The Parliamentary Battle Over Brexit and the Constitution
Mar 28, 2023 – 01:14:58
Integrity and Accountability in Politics: What Do the Public Want?
Mar 23, 2023 – 01:16:11
The Brown Commission: What Next?
Jan 25, 2023 – 01:18:02
A Primer on Reform of the House of Lords
Dec 21, 2022 – 00:34:51
Reform of the Prerogative
Dec 14, 2022 – 01:04:35
How should politicians’ behaviour be regulated?
Nov 30, 2022 – 00:35:54
What does the new Prime Minister mean for the constitution?
Nov 24, 2022 – 01:15:43
Parliament’s Role in Brexit
Nov 4, 2022 – 00:38:32
Planning for the next Coronation, and the new Reign
Oct 27, 2022 – 01:13:10
Caretaker Conventions in British Government
Oct 18, 2022 – 01:12:21
The ‘Brexit Freedoms’ Bill and Retained EU Law
Jul 25, 2022 – 01:15:00
Keynote Speech by Rory Stewart - The State of the Constitution: Constitution Unit Conference 2022
Jul 15, 2022 – 00:58:05