The challenge ahead for Andy Burnham if he wants a codified UK constitution

By Sharon McAvoy, Senior Lecturer in Law, Edge Hill University

Andy Burnham’s call for a codified UK constitution has revived debate about how the UK is governed. It would be a huge departure for the UK, and a major undertaking. But beyond its historic significance, there is another question: how do you make sure the population understands what the constitution does and who it’s for?

A constitution sets out the rules for how a country is governed; who holds political power, what limits that power and the relationship between parliament, government and the courts.…

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