UK Election Law


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This book contains a critical analysis of the law and politics governing the conduct of statutory elections in the United Kingdom. The author argues that elections have now become a marketplace for 'buying' the most seemingly attractive political party on offer into power, rather than an expression of democratic self-government. Thematically arranged, he considers a number of issues dating from before the Civil War through nineteenth century reforms to the foundation of the Electoral Commission and up to their paper 'Securing the Vote' published in 2005. The book Framing the debate for the Electoral Administration Bill 2005, it contains, amongst other legal analysis, analyses leading cases, including: Sanders v Chichester R v Jones R v Whicher; ex parte Mainwaring In re Fermanagh and South Tyrone. The author presents an argument for a radical reappraisal of election law which involves, rather than excludes the self-governing citizenry, suggesting that election law, perhaps above all other kinds of law, should be the subject of vigorous and open public debate.




Schofield's Election Law


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The third edition of Banking Law provides you with a comprehensive insight into the increasingly complex area of banking law. By covering all key legislation and case law, this essential title provides a definitive practical reference for any lawyer advising a bank, or for a bank's in-house legal team. This essential desktop companion gives you: Coverage of the statutory structure for the regulation of banks Complete information on anti-money laundering and terrorist finance provisions An in-depth explanation of civil law issues concerning the bank and its customers Full discussion of the law of payment instruments Coverage of forms of security Updates on the enforcement of security New to this edition Analysis of 'post credit-crunch' regulatory structure A comprehensive review of case law concerning the Financial Services Ombudsman Analysis of recent case law on the interpretation of loan contracts In-depth analysis of the law of guarantees Impact of the Personal Insolvency Act 2013 on a banks security interests 1st Supplement includes: Changes to the regulatory structure in the light of the Single Supervisory Mechanism The Companies Act 2014 and its impact on corporate security The Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill Case law on the proof of bank debt in civil proceedings against borrowers/guarantors New Central Bank enforcement powers The decision of the Supreme Court in Quinn v Irish Bank Resolution Corp Ltd (In Special Liquidation) [2015] IESC 29 and in O Donnell v Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland [2014] IESC 77




The UK Media Law Pocketbook


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As media law becomes more complicated and some of the leading textbooks thicker and larger, this concise guide provides core information without patronizing those with existing knowledge or bamboozling those with little expertise. Suitable for journalists, media workers, and anyone in the cultural or publishing industries, the book engages and addresses the Internet and blogging, social networking, instant messaging, digital multi-media publication and consumption as well as traditional print and broadcast. Each chapter covers substantive 'black letter law' and regulation/ethics, and kept in mind throughout will be the difference in duties and obligations between words and pictures, print and broadcasting. The focus is on the law relating to England & Wales, but with references to key differences to bear in mind in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Chapters start with bullet points, then flesh out the details and summarize pitfalls to avoid. Readers are left in no doubt about liabilities and potential penalties. Anticipating a dynamically changing arena, the text is also backed up by downloadable sound podcasts, videocasts, Internet source links throughout the book text, and a companion website so that any significant updates are immediately accessible direct from the ebook. Visit: https://ukmedialawpocketbook.wordpress.com/




UK Election Law


Book Description

This book contains a critical analysis of the law and politics governing the conduct of statutory elections in the United Kingdom. The author argues that elections have now become a marketplace for 'buying' the most seemingly attractive political party on offer into power, rather than an expression of democratic self-government. Thematically arranged, he considers a number of issues dating from before the Civil War through nineteenth century reforms to the foundation of the Electoral Commission and up to their paper 'Securing the Vote' published in 2005. The book Framing the debate for the Electoral Administration Bill 2005, it contains, amongst other legal analysis, analyses leading cases, including:Sanders v ChichesterR v JonesR v Whicher; ex parte MainwaringIn re Fermanagh and South Tyrone. The author presents an argument for a radical reappraisal of election law which involves, rather than excludes the self-governing citizenry, suggesting that election law, perhaps above all other kinds of law, should be the subject of vigorous and open public debate.




Routledge Handbook of Election Law


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Governments need rules, institutions, and processes to translate the will of the people into functioning democracies. Election laws are the rules that make that happen. Yet across the world various countries have crafted different rules regarding how elections are conducted, who gets to vote, who is allowed to run for office, what role political parties have, and what place money has in the financing of campaigns and candidates. The Routledge Handbook of Election Law is the first major cross-national comparative reference book surveying the electoral practices and law of the major and emerging democracies across the world. It brings together the leading international scholars on election law and democracy, examining specific issues, topics, or the regions of the world when it comes to rules, institutions, and processes regarding how they run their elections. The result is a rich volume of research furthering the legal and political science knowledge about democracies and the challenges they face. Scholars interested in election law and democracy, as well as election officials, will find the Routledge Handbook of Election Law an essential reference book.




Parker's Law and Conduct of Elections


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Recognised as the standard work on elections, Parker's covers every aspect of the law relating to parliamentary, European parliamentary and local elections. Full coverage of key legal issues such as registration of electors, standing of candidates, regulation of election expenses, bribery, treating and undue influence. It includes tables of abbreviations, cases, statutes and statutory instruments; updated text of main relevant statutes; and current orders and regulations. Standard election forms are also reproduced. Three looseleaf volumes, three service issues per year (invoiced separately on publication).




Comparative Election Law


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This timely research handbook offers a systematic and comprehensive examination of the election laws of democratic nations. Through a study of a range of different regimes of election law, it illuminates the disparate choices that societies have made concerning the benefits they wish their democratic institutions to provide, the means by which such benefits are to be delivered, and the underlying values, commitments, and conceptions of democratic self-rule that inform these choices.




The parliamentary oath


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International Electoral Standards


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Secrecy of the ballot




Rethinking US Election Law


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Recent U.S. elections have defied nationwide majority preference at the White House, Senate, and House levels. This work of interdisciplinary scholarship explains how “winner-take-all” and single-member district elections make this happen, and what can be done to repair the system. Proposed reforms include the National Popular Vote interstate compact (presidential elections); eliminating the Senate filibuster; and proportional representation using Ranked Choice Voting for House, state, and local elections.