Unwritten Constitutional Norms and Principles
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Welcome
This project examines the phenomenon of unwritten constitutionalism from a comparative and inter-disciplinary perspective, focussing on three jurisdictions: Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
By comparing each country’s approach to unwritten constitutional norms and principles, the project's researchers will explore common issues faced by all constitutional orders, identify the factors that influence the recognition, definition and enforcement of unwritten constitutional rules, and investigate the role of judicial enforcement of a constitution’s unwritten rules in an era of democratic backsliding.
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Recent outreach and media.
Highlights
Verfassungsblog Symposium
UKCLA Blog Symposium
Upcoming events
A Parliamentarian's Guide to the Unwritten Constitution
Our Past Events
Take a look at some of the UCNP project's previous events.
Latest News
Liberal Democracy in the Rearview Mirror?
Dr Seána Glennon, of the UCNP project's Canada team, on liberal democracy.

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Get in Touch
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Unwritten Constitutional Norms and Principles
Durham Law School
Durham University
Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)191 334 2800