How Language Works in Politics
The Impact of Vague Legislation on Policy
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Bristol University Press
Published:26th Jun '18
Should be back in stock very soon
Using analysis from machine readings of all legislation enacted between 1900 and 2015, this book discusses the social impact of increasingly elastic legislative language on the contemporary workings of the British constitution. Crucially, it shows that vague legislation has a tremendous impact on policy delivery, disproportionately affecting the weakest, in areas including immigration, homelessness and anti-discrimination.
“… impressive and extremely thought-provoking… The book contains much data that throws a new light on the various debates in which it is situated.” Local Government Studies
"provides a valuable window into the world of legislation and its consequences. A go-to book for all those involved in drafting, amending, interpreting and researching legislation." Louise Thompson, University of Surrey
ISBN: 9781529200201
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256 pages