Constitutionalism vs constitutionalism – how liberal constitutionalists sometimes misunderstand illiberal constitutionalism

24th August 2023 One conceit of many liberal constitutionalists is that they have a monopoly on constitutionalism: that is the notion that constitutional rights and structures are fundamental to political thought and action. An indication of this conceit is the immediate – indeed automatic – response of British liberals to certain political mishaps and transgressions: this … Continue reading Constitutionalism vs constitutionalism – how liberal constitutionalists sometimes misunderstand illiberal