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Ben Yong @bymyong.bsky.social · 2d

I‘m giving a public talk at UCL on Thurs 16 Oct. The title is “Bureaucracy and distrust: the civil service in the constitution” looking at the civil service’s constitutional foundations, and how it might respond to a populist govt. @sirJJkc.bsky.social will chair!
www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/...

Hybrid | CLP - Bureaucracy and Distrust: The Civil Service in the Constitution

This lecture will be delivered by Dr Ben Yong, as part of the Current Legal Problems Lecture Series 2025-26

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Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · Aug 29

Excited to advertise the book launch for Leading Works in the History of the Constitution on 24 September in Worcester.

The launch features a keynote lecture by Baroness Hale of Richmond entitled 'Constitutions Matter.'

To book a place:
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David Klemperer @dmk1793.bsky.social · Jul 10

My new Constitution Society report on compulsory voting has now been published.

I argue that low turnout has left the UK with an unrepresentative electorate. This is creating warped incentives for politicians, and contributing to low growth, high inequality, and rising democratic discontent.

Universal Suffrage? The problem of low and unequal turnout and the case for compulsory voting - The Constitution Society

An authoritative new report from Dr David Klemperer advocates for the introduction of compulsory voting at UK general elections.

consoc.org.uk

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Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thanks to Professor @jonyorke.bsky.social’s for a brilliant keynote on International Law and Alabama’s Executions by Nitrogeon Gas Asphyxiation.

A great way to end the Rights & Justice Festival at the University of Worcester

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Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · Jul 7

Sounds really interesting Rhys. Would be great to hear more.

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Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · Jul 7

Thank you very much Elaine! It was great to meet you and thanks for contributing to the roundtable discussion.

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The Georgian Lords @georgianlords.bsky.social · Jul 5

Back at base after two stimulating days at the University of Worcester discussing the 1788-1795 impeachment of former governor of Bengal, Warren Hastings.
Jane Austen, Burke, Fox, Sheridan, and Hastings' own writings in Persian all featured...
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#HistParl

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John Cotter @drjohncotter.bsky.social · Jul 4

Spent the day at a very interesting conference organised by @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social in Worcester on the Impeachment of Warren Hastings, and got a chance to visit my namesake King, he of Magna Carta and bad guy in Robin Hood fame.

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Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · Jul 4

Lorna Clark’s discussion of the novelist Fanny Burney.

And Callum Smith’s paper on caricatures and the depiction of Foxite Whigs (some of his examples below 👇)

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Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · Jul 4

Another fantastic round of papers at this morning’s #WarrenHastings conference.

Jocelyn Harris’ discussion of the link between Jane Austen and Warren Hastings - and whether he was the inspiration for Col Brandon.

Martyn Powell’s paper on the career and political writings of Richard Sheridan.

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Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thank you very much David. I really enjoyed listening to your paper on Robert Clive.

dlprior.bsky.social @dlprior.bsky.social · Jul 3

Delighted to have had the opportunity today to contribute a paper comparing Clive and Hastings to this conference. Looking forward to day 2 tomorrow

Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · May 4

There is still time to sign up for the Impeachment of Warren Hastings conference.

3-4 July - Worcester, UK

Organised by @histparl.bsky.social @georgianlords.bsky.social & Uni of Worcester.

Sponsored by @pastandpresent.bsky.social & @parlhistjournal.bsky.social

Keynote: Dame Linda Colley

Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · Jun 28

Next week is the Warren Hastings conference.

Q. What links Jane Austen, Fanny Burney, William Pitt, John Wilkes, Richard Sheridan, Edmund Burke, Edward Gibbons, and George III?

A. The impeachment of Warren Hastings

www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...

The Impeachment of Warren Hastings: The First Governor General of India - University Of Worcester

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John Springford @johnspringford.bsky.social · Jun 23

The Constitution Society and Federal Trust asked me to do a survey of the evidence on the economics of Brexit, nine years on from the vote.
Hopefully it's a helpful reference. Short answer: the consensus was right - a large hit to GDP, trade and investment.
consoc.org.uk/publications...

The Economic Impact of Brexit, Nine Years On: Was the Consensus Right? - The Constitution Society

John Springford analyses the economic consequences of Brexit and compares this predictions made at the time of the Leave vote.

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Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · May 4

There is still time to sign up for the Impeachment of Warren Hastings conference.

3-4 July - Worcester, UK

Organised by @histparl.bsky.social @georgianlords.bsky.social & Uni of Worcester.

Sponsored by @pastandpresent.bsky.social & @parlhistjournal.bsky.social

Keynote: Dame Linda Colley

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Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · May 24

Thank you very much Ben!

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Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · May 24

Very excited to have edited this volume in @sandbergrlaw.bsky.social’s Leading Works series.

Leading Works in the History of the Constitution will be published in August.

The book launch is on 26 September, with Lady Hale delivering the keynote.

www.routledge.com/Leading-Work...

Leading Works in the History of the Constitution

This collection brings together academic analysis of leading contemporary accounts of the British Constitution with key constitutional documents and sources, while also offering analysis of the leadin...

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Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · May 17

Really excited to be launching our first Rights and Justice Festival on 8 July in collaboration with the Hive in Worcester. All events are free and are open to everyone!

Some great speakers on topics ranging from the death penalty to last summer’s riots.

thehiveworcester.org/F71D9808849F...

Rights & Justice Festival - The Hive

thehiveworcester.org

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Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · May 4

Sign up is free, via: www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...

The Impeachment of Warren Hastings: The First Governor General of India - University Of Worcester

www.worcester.ac.uk

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Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · May 4

This might be of interest to:

@studyofparl.bsky.social @psa-parliaments.bsky.social @hansardsociety.bsky.social @legalhistoryblog.bsky.social @legalhistoryed.bsky.social @legalhumanities.bsky.social

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Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · May 4

This might be of interest to:
@ecfjournal.bsky.social @cecs-york.bsky.social @18thcenturycam.bsky.social @empirepoduk.bsky.social @sathnam.bsky.social @ukcla.bsky.social

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Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · May 4

There is still time to sign up for the Impeachment of Warren Hastings conference.

3-4 July - Worcester, UK

Organised by @histparl.bsky.social @georgianlords.bsky.social & Uni of Worcester.

Sponsored by @pastandpresent.bsky.social & @parlhistjournal.bsky.social

Keynote: Dame Linda Colley

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The Georgian Lords @georgianlords.bsky.social · Apr 24

This summer, @histparl.bsky.social will be joining forces with the University of Worcester hosting a conference to reassess Hastings 230 years on.
@royalhistsoc.org @bsecs.bsky.social #skystorians
royalhistsoc.org/calendar/the...

The Impeachment of Warren Hastings: The First Governor General of India – CONFERENCE | RHS

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The Georgian Lords @georgianlords.bsky.social · Apr 24

#OnThisDay 1795 (230 years ago precisely) Warren Hastings, former governor-general of Bengal was finally acquitted following a marathon impeachment trial that had run for over 7 years.
Starting out as a cause célèbre, by the end many people were fed up with the case.
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Portrait of a middle-aged man with receding hair in 18th-century dress.

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Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · Jan 19

Another plug for the Routledge Frontiers in Accountability Studies book series. 👇

Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · Nov 30

Are you researching in accountability? If so, there is a book series for you!

Routledge Frontiers in Accountability Studies

www.routledge.com/Routledge-Fr...

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Chris Monaghan @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social · Apr 18

Modern Slavery Survivor Pathways: Policy, Legislation and Practice in the UK
By Anne-Marie Greenslade

www.routledge.com/Modern-Slave...

Modern Slavery Survivor Pathways: Policy, Legislation and Practice in the UK

This book presents a critical chronology of the modern slavery survivor journey in the UK, from intervention by the authorities to long-term recovery. The work examines the modern slavery survivor pat...

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