Hear experts explore the current state of public understanding of – and interest in – constitutional issues.
Do citizens understand – or even care about – how the UK constitution works and the role it plays in making government work for them? If they don’t, then what can be done to ensure that the constitution and constitutional change has public support and legitimacy?
This event explores the current state of public understanding of – and interest in – constitutional issues. It looks at good practice for citizen engagement. And it considers what can be done to cultivate an engaged and empowered citizenry for the future. This event is part of the IfG and Bennett Institute Review of the UK Constitution.
To explore these questions, the expert panel includes:
- Catherine McKinnell MP, Chair of the Petitions Committee
- Liz Moorse, Chief Executive of the Association of Citizenship Teaching
- Alan Renwick, Professor of Democratic Politics at University College London and Deputy Director of UCL’s Constitution Unit
- Tatton Spiller, Founder of Simple Politics
The event is chaired by Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government.
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