Book Launch for The Cambridge Handbook of Constitutional Theory
Speakers: Leah Trueblood (University of Surrey), Alon Harel (Hebrew University of Jerusalem), Carmen Pavel (King's College London), Udit Bhatia (King's College London)
Respondents: Richard Bellamy (UCL), Jeff King (UCL Laws)
Abstract
This event celebrates the launch of The Cambridge Handbook of Constitutional Theory (Cambridge University Press, 2025), edited by Richard Bellamy and Jeff King.
About the Book
This Handbook brings together contributions from leading scholars of constitutional theory, with backgrounds in law, philosophy and political science. Its sixty chapters not only offer an exceptional survey of the field but also provide a major contribution to it. The book explores three main areas. First, the values upheld by a constitution, including rights, freedom, equality, dignity and well-being. Second, the modalities of a constitutional system, such as the separation of powers, democratic representation and the rule of law. Finally, the institutions through which it operates, both legal and political, including courts, elections, parliaments and international organisations. It also considers the challenges confronting constitutional arrangements from growing inequality, populism, climate change and migration.
Format
This is a hybrid event. You may book a ticket for in-person or online attendance. A drinks reception will follow the in-person event.
About the GCDC
The Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism, based at the UCL Faculty of Laws, seeks to advance scholarly knowledge of democratic governance, the rule of law, and constitutionalism. As a research community with a global perspective, our key focus is understanding how to achieve constitutional resilience in electorally competitive political systems. We are currently supported by the Leverhulme Trust.
