Sentences with phrase «on constitutional issues»

It fundamentally affects his judgement on the constitutional issues raised by independence.

I'm quite keen on constitutional issues, as it happens.

In the broader perspective, we were disappointed in the ultimate result on the constitutional issue raised on appeal.

The writing is clear, funny and instructive: Check out his semi-regular «lawsplainer» posts that offer his lawyerly take on the constitutional issues of the day.

Second, while radical left activists are likely to see the opportunity to have a deep public dialogue on constitutional issues as a positive thing in itself, people unused as yet to political mobilisation may not see things the same way.

In addition, if the Prime Minister can obtain concessions on constitutional issues such as more powers for national parliaments, the removal of the much hated reference to «ever closer union» in the EU treaties or even the promise to renegotiate a new EU treaty at a later stage, he can perhaps persuade another handful of Tory eurosceptics to campaign to remain in the EU.

Speaking to the BBC's Andrew Marr Show about the Scottish referendum result, the Labour leader said there was a «real danger that the political class is learning the wrong lessons» from the campaign by focusing on constitutional issues.

I'm not certain that a strong stance on constitutional issues for a Governor - General would be an asset to this PM.

And one that anyone who hopes to moderate the future Democratic party on constitutional issues must reject also.

«Calculations of party advantage» are being pursued too much on constitutional issues, he says.

This is a critical debate as the original designers of citizens» assemblies (and other mini-publics such as citizens» juries, deliberative polls and consensus conferences) are vociferous in arguing that their power lies in creating a safe space for citizens to learn about and deliberate on constitutional issues, free from the direct influence of political elites.

Particularly on constitutional issues (in which I admit I'm most interested — and it seems Nick C is too), it seems to me that the agreement, as it stands, offers a lot of room for some productive LD - Labour agreements, in opposition to the Conservatives.

For too long now, the debate on Scottish independence has pivoted on constitutional issues and judgements about how much richer or poorer it will make the country's inhabitants.

This option has been taken before - most notably over fox hunting - but to do so on a constitutional issue without cross-party support in the Commons could provoke consternation and outrage among large swathes of parliamentarians.

Lévesque wanted to focus on governing Quebec rather than sovereignty, and also wanted to adopt a more conciliatory approach on constitutional issues.

This leader in antischool choice strategy describes tax credits as «bullet - proof on constitutional issues» because they have survived every legal challenge to date.

For more on the constitutional issues arising from reviver statutes, see this legal memo provided in the context of prior Wisconsin reviver legislation.

But given his day job, we might ask, «Where does he stand on constitutional issues such as, say, free speech?»

His research focuses in particular on constitutional issues of EU external relations law and investigates the intersections of EU law, public international law and international investment law.

(a) he disagrees with Supreme majority, agreeing instead with co-blogger Orin Kerr and Justice Scalia on the constitutional issue, and

In 2010, Ms. Genesen was named a «Top Women Litigator» by the Daily Journal, which hailed her as the «primary go - to litigator for American wine industry trade associations on constitutional issues.»

The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy is a non-profit group that seeks to educate on Constitutional issues and their place in American law.

In a special concurrence, Judge Thomas emphasized that the opinion should not be read to take a position on the constitutional issue, and hinted that he saw potential constitutional problems.

First, stare decisis is stronger when a court has interpreted a statue, rather than ruling on a constitutional issue.

Our lawyers have appeared in the Supreme Court of Canada on constitutional issues, including search and seizure of business records, picketing and leafleting of business premises, defamation and freedom of expression, school funding, access to therapeutic records in sexual assault cases and international human rights covenants.

While I agree with the Court's disposition of this case, I add these comments on the constitutional issue discussed

The Applicant, Attorney General for Saskatchewan, intervened on the constitutional issue pursuant to the Sask.

«Right off the bat, there's reason to think state courts will pay attention to it and it will be influential on constitutional issues.»

Under a separate heading, relevant background on the constitutional issue is also provided.

The House of Lords Constitution Committee recently reported on the constitutional issues that are likely to be raised by the «Great Repeal Bill».

It isn't unthinkable that Congressional mandates on how the judiciary conducts its business, particularly if it impacts the substance of judicial decisions on constitutional issues, could be held unconstitutional on separation of powers grounds.

He was a prolific author on constitutional issues and translated and edited the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

In some respects, the clerks are «much more knowledgeable» than justices, because they are just out of law school and have received training on constitutional issues and the Charter.

But on the constitutional issue of balancing the allegedly competing considerations of religious liberty and equality rights, the Court gets it quite right when it concludes that «[t] his case demonstrates that a well - intentioned majority acting in the name of tolerance and liberalism, can, if unchecked, impose its views on the minority in a manner that is in itself intolerant and illiberal.»

The attention shouldn't be on the constitutional issue.

Miliband is one of the most progressive leaders Labour has ever had on constitutional issues.

This style of anonymous judgment has generally been focused on constitutional issues down three different tracks: first, reactively to federal but not provincial reference cases; second, defensively on issues impacting directly on the judiciary; and third, proactively on constitutional issues at the Court's internal discretion.

On the constitutional issues, they argue that the doctor is asking the Court of Appeal to overturn the Supreme Court of Canada decision.

On the constitutional issue, the province argued the federal nature of Canada's court system envisions parallel and distinct court systems operating within their respective jurisdictions; the question of whether judges can hold hearings outside Ontario is a matter for the legislature and not the courts; and conducting a hearing elsewhere infringes the sovereignty of the other province.