Reconstituting the Constitution

All nation states, whether ancient or newly created, must examine their constitutional fundamentals to keep their constitutions relevant and dynamic. Constitutional change has greater legitimacy when the questions are debated before the people and accepted by them. Who are the peoples in this state?...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Morris, Caroline (Editor), Boston, Jonathan (Editor), Butler, Petra (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2011, 2011
Edition:1st ed. 2011
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Part 1: Reconstituting the Constitution: An Overview
  • Part 2: Reforming Constitutions: Lessons from Abroad
  • Part 3: The Republican Question
  • Part 4: The Need for a Written Constitution? Strengthening the Bill of Rights Act and the Place of the Treaty of Waitangi
  • Part 5: The Future of Electoral Law
  • Part 6: Australia: Involving Civil Society in Constitutional Reform
  • Part 7: Influence of International Treaties
  • Part 8: The Trans-Tasman Relationship
  • Part 9: The Role and Governance of Sub-National Government
  • Part 10: Protecting Future Generations
  • Appendix