Rayner THWAITES

In December 2015 new statutory powers of citizenship stripping for ‘disallegient conduct’ entered into force in Australia. In November 2018, a Bill was introduced into the Australian Parliament to expand the scope of one of these deprivation powers, debate on this Bill occupying Parliamentary committees through early 2019.

Reuven (Ruvi) ZIEGLER

Having notified the European Council on 29 March 2017 of its intention to withdraw from the EU, the negotiated Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration on the Future Relationship between the UK and the EU27 was thrice rejected by the UK House of Commons, forcing the Prime Minister to announce her departure. On 23rd May 2019, the UK held European Parliamentary Elections with Brexit dominating the electoral landscape.

Valentina CARLINO

“Solidarity is the glue that keeps our Union together. […] And when it comes to managing the refugee crisis, we have started to see solidarity. I am convinced much more solidarity is needed. But I also know that solidarity must be given voluntarily. It must come from the heart. It cannot be forced. We often show solidarity most readily when faced with emergencies.”

Carlos BERNAL

The theory of the constituent power is a widespread conception of the nature of the constitution-making power. There are several versions of this theory. However, their common element is the thesis that the constitution-making power is foundational, legally boundless, and sovereign.

Karen KONG

On 4 April 2019, Children’s Day, the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (‘CFA’) delivered the judgment of Comilang, Milagros Tecson & Anor v Director of Immigration [2019] HKCFA 10, but it was by no means a day for celebration for the children involved in this case. The combined appeals were brought by two families.

Amelia SIMPSON & Elisa ARCIONI

We are excited to introduce the new IACL research group on Membership and Exclusion under Constitutions  and to share, in this Symposium, some of its members’ current work. The research group was conceived as a focal point for scholarly inquiry into constitutional identity…