Chris Monaghan
@chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social
Principal Lecturer in Law. Researches in constitutional law, impeachment, Chagos, and accountability.
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I‘m giving a public talk at UCL on Thurs 16 Oct. The title is “Bureaucracy and distrust: the civil service in the constitution” looking at the civil service’s constitutional foundations, and how it might respond to a populist govt. @sirJJkc.bsky.social will chair!
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Hybrid | CLP - Bureaucracy and Distrust: The Civil Service in the Constitution
This lecture will be delivered by Dr Ben Yong, as part of the Current Legal Problems Lecture Series 2025-26
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October 6, 2025 at 6:53 AM
I‘m giving a public talk at UCL on Thurs 16 Oct. The title is “Bureaucracy and distrust: the civil service in the constitution” looking at the civil service’s constitutional foundations, and how it might respond to a populist govt. @sirJJkc.bsky.social will chair!
www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/...
www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/...
Excited to advertise the book launch for Leading Works in the History of the Constitution on 24 September in Worcester.
The launch features a keynote lecture by Baroness Hale of Richmond entitled 'Constitutions Matter.'
To book a place:
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The launch features a keynote lecture by Baroness Hale of Richmond entitled 'Constitutions Matter.'
To book a place:
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
August 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Excited to advertise the book launch for Leading Works in the History of the Constitution on 24 September in Worcester.
The launch features a keynote lecture by Baroness Hale of Richmond entitled 'Constitutions Matter.'
To book a place:
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
The launch features a keynote lecture by Baroness Hale of Richmond entitled 'Constitutions Matter.'
To book a place:
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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My new Constitution Society report on compulsory voting has now been published.
I argue that low turnout has left the UK with an unrepresentative electorate. This is creating warped incentives for politicians, and contributing to low growth, high inequality, and rising democratic discontent.
I argue that low turnout has left the UK with an unrepresentative electorate. This is creating warped incentives for politicians, and contributing to low growth, high inequality, and rising democratic discontent.
Universal Suffrage? The problem of low and unequal turnout and the case for compulsory voting - The Constitution Society
An authoritative new report from Dr David Klemperer advocates for the introduction of compulsory voting at UK general elections.
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July 10, 2025 at 7:51 AM
My new Constitution Society report on compulsory voting has now been published.
I argue that low turnout has left the UK with an unrepresentative electorate. This is creating warped incentives for politicians, and contributing to low growth, high inequality, and rising democratic discontent.
I argue that low turnout has left the UK with an unrepresentative electorate. This is creating warped incentives for politicians, and contributing to low growth, high inequality, and rising democratic discontent.
Thanks to Professor @jonyorke.bsky.social’s for a brilliant keynote on International Law and Alabama’s Executions by Nitrogeon Gas Asphyxiation.
A great way to end the Rights & Justice Festival at the University of Worcester
A great way to end the Rights & Justice Festival at the University of Worcester
July 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Thanks to Professor @jonyorke.bsky.social’s for a brilliant keynote on International Law and Alabama’s Executions by Nitrogeon Gas Asphyxiation.
A great way to end the Rights & Justice Festival at the University of Worcester
A great way to end the Rights & Justice Festival at the University of Worcester
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Back at base after two stimulating days at the University of Worcester discussing the 1788-1795 impeachment of former governor of Bengal, Warren Hastings.
Jane Austen, Burke, Fox, Sheridan, and Hastings' own writings in Persian all featured...
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#HistParl
Jane Austen, Burke, Fox, Sheridan, and Hastings' own writings in Persian all featured...
@chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social
#HistParl
July 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Back at base after two stimulating days at the University of Worcester discussing the 1788-1795 impeachment of former governor of Bengal, Warren Hastings.
Jane Austen, Burke, Fox, Sheridan, and Hastings' own writings in Persian all featured...
@chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social
#HistParl
Jane Austen, Burke, Fox, Sheridan, and Hastings' own writings in Persian all featured...
@chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social
#HistParl
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Spent the day at a very interesting conference organised by @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social in Worcester on the Impeachment of Warren Hastings, and got a chance to visit my namesake King, he of Magna Carta and bad guy in Robin Hood fame.
July 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Spent the day at a very interesting conference organised by @chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social in Worcester on the Impeachment of Warren Hastings, and got a chance to visit my namesake King, he of Magna Carta and bad guy in Robin Hood fame.
Another fantastic round of papers at this morning’s #WarrenHastings conference.
Jocelyn Harris’ discussion of the link between Jane Austen and Warren Hastings - and whether he was the inspiration for Col Brandon.
Martyn Powell’s paper on the career and political writings of Richard Sheridan.
Jocelyn Harris’ discussion of the link between Jane Austen and Warren Hastings - and whether he was the inspiration for Col Brandon.
Martyn Powell’s paper on the career and political writings of Richard Sheridan.
July 4, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Another fantastic round of papers at this morning’s #WarrenHastings conference.
Jocelyn Harris’ discussion of the link between Jane Austen and Warren Hastings - and whether he was the inspiration for Col Brandon.
Martyn Powell’s paper on the career and political writings of Richard Sheridan.
Jocelyn Harris’ discussion of the link between Jane Austen and Warren Hastings - and whether he was the inspiration for Col Brandon.
Martyn Powell’s paper on the career and political writings of Richard Sheridan.
Thank you very much David. I really enjoyed listening to your paper on Robert Clive.
Delighted to have had the opportunity today to contribute a paper comparing Clive and Hastings to this conference. Looking forward to day 2 tomorrow
There is still time to sign up for the Impeachment of Warren Hastings conference.
3-4 July - Worcester, UK
Organised by @histparl.bsky.social @georgianlords.bsky.social & Uni of Worcester.
Sponsored by @pastandpresent.bsky.social & @parlhistjournal.bsky.social
Keynote: Dame Linda Colley
3-4 July - Worcester, UK
Organised by @histparl.bsky.social @georgianlords.bsky.social & Uni of Worcester.
Sponsored by @pastandpresent.bsky.social & @parlhistjournal.bsky.social
Keynote: Dame Linda Colley
July 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Thank you very much David. I really enjoyed listening to your paper on Robert Clive.
Next week is the Warren Hastings conference.
Q. What links Jane Austen, Fanny Burney, William Pitt, John Wilkes, Richard Sheridan, Edmund Burke, Edward Gibbons, and George III?
A. The impeachment of Warren Hastings
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Q. What links Jane Austen, Fanny Burney, William Pitt, John Wilkes, Richard Sheridan, Edmund Burke, Edward Gibbons, and George III?
A. The impeachment of Warren Hastings
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The Impeachment of Warren Hastings: The First Governor General of India - University Of Worcester
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June 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Next week is the Warren Hastings conference.
Q. What links Jane Austen, Fanny Burney, William Pitt, John Wilkes, Richard Sheridan, Edmund Burke, Edward Gibbons, and George III?
A. The impeachment of Warren Hastings
www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...
Q. What links Jane Austen, Fanny Burney, William Pitt, John Wilkes, Richard Sheridan, Edmund Burke, Edward Gibbons, and George III?
A. The impeachment of Warren Hastings
www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...
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The Constitution Society and Federal Trust asked me to do a survey of the evidence on the economics of Brexit, nine years on from the vote.
Hopefully it's a helpful reference. Short answer: the consensus was right - a large hit to GDP, trade and investment.
consoc.org.uk/publications...
Hopefully it's a helpful reference. Short answer: the consensus was right - a large hit to GDP, trade and investment.
consoc.org.uk/publications...
The Economic Impact of Brexit, Nine Years On: Was the Consensus Right? - The Constitution Society
John Springford analyses the economic consequences of Brexit and compares this predictions made at the time of the Leave vote.
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June 23, 2025 at 6:22 AM
The Constitution Society and Federal Trust asked me to do a survey of the evidence on the economics of Brexit, nine years on from the vote.
Hopefully it's a helpful reference. Short answer: the consensus was right - a large hit to GDP, trade and investment.
consoc.org.uk/publications...
Hopefully it's a helpful reference. Short answer: the consensus was right - a large hit to GDP, trade and investment.
consoc.org.uk/publications...
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There is still time to sign up for the Impeachment of Warren Hastings conference.
3-4 July - Worcester, UK
Organised by @histparl.bsky.social @georgianlords.bsky.social & Uni of Worcester.
Sponsored by @pastandpresent.bsky.social & @parlhistjournal.bsky.social
Keynote: Dame Linda Colley
3-4 July - Worcester, UK
Organised by @histparl.bsky.social @georgianlords.bsky.social & Uni of Worcester.
Sponsored by @pastandpresent.bsky.social & @parlhistjournal.bsky.social
Keynote: Dame Linda Colley
May 4, 2025 at 10:55 AM
There is still time to sign up for the Impeachment of Warren Hastings conference.
3-4 July - Worcester, UK
Organised by @histparl.bsky.social @georgianlords.bsky.social & Uni of Worcester.
Sponsored by @pastandpresent.bsky.social & @parlhistjournal.bsky.social
Keynote: Dame Linda Colley
3-4 July - Worcester, UK
Organised by @histparl.bsky.social @georgianlords.bsky.social & Uni of Worcester.
Sponsored by @pastandpresent.bsky.social & @parlhistjournal.bsky.social
Keynote: Dame Linda Colley
Very excited to have edited this volume in @sandbergrlaw.bsky.social’s Leading Works series.
Leading Works in the History of the Constitution will be published in August.
The book launch is on 26 September, with Lady Hale delivering the keynote.
www.routledge.com/Leading-Work...
Leading Works in the History of the Constitution will be published in August.
The book launch is on 26 September, with Lady Hale delivering the keynote.
www.routledge.com/Leading-Work...
Leading Works in the History of the Constitution
This collection brings together academic analysis of leading contemporary accounts of the British Constitution with key constitutional documents and sources, while also offering analysis of the leadin...
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May 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Very excited to have edited this volume in @sandbergrlaw.bsky.social’s Leading Works series.
Leading Works in the History of the Constitution will be published in August.
The book launch is on 26 September, with Lady Hale delivering the keynote.
www.routledge.com/Leading-Work...
Leading Works in the History of the Constitution will be published in August.
The book launch is on 26 September, with Lady Hale delivering the keynote.
www.routledge.com/Leading-Work...
Really excited to be launching our first Rights and Justice Festival on 8 July in collaboration with the Hive in Worcester. All events are free and are open to everyone!
Some great speakers on topics ranging from the death penalty to last summer’s riots.
thehiveworcester.org/F71D9808849F...
Some great speakers on topics ranging from the death penalty to last summer’s riots.
thehiveworcester.org/F71D9808849F...
Rights & Justice Festival - The Hive
thehiveworcester.org
May 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Really excited to be launching our first Rights and Justice Festival on 8 July in collaboration with the Hive in Worcester. All events are free and are open to everyone!
Some great speakers on topics ranging from the death penalty to last summer’s riots.
thehiveworcester.org/F71D9808849F...
Some great speakers on topics ranging from the death penalty to last summer’s riots.
thehiveworcester.org/F71D9808849F...
There is still time to sign up for the Impeachment of Warren Hastings conference.
3-4 July - Worcester, UK
Organised by @histparl.bsky.social @georgianlords.bsky.social & Uni of Worcester.
Sponsored by @pastandpresent.bsky.social & @parlhistjournal.bsky.social
Keynote: Dame Linda Colley
3-4 July - Worcester, UK
Organised by @histparl.bsky.social @georgianlords.bsky.social & Uni of Worcester.
Sponsored by @pastandpresent.bsky.social & @parlhistjournal.bsky.social
Keynote: Dame Linda Colley
May 4, 2025 at 10:55 AM
There is still time to sign up for the Impeachment of Warren Hastings conference.
3-4 July - Worcester, UK
Organised by @histparl.bsky.social @georgianlords.bsky.social & Uni of Worcester.
Sponsored by @pastandpresent.bsky.social & @parlhistjournal.bsky.social
Keynote: Dame Linda Colley
3-4 July - Worcester, UK
Organised by @histparl.bsky.social @georgianlords.bsky.social & Uni of Worcester.
Sponsored by @pastandpresent.bsky.social & @parlhistjournal.bsky.social
Keynote: Dame Linda Colley
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This summer, @histparl.bsky.social will be joining forces with the University of Worcester hosting a conference to reassess Hastings 230 years on.
@royalhistsoc.org @bsecs.bsky.social #skystorians
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@royalhistsoc.org @bsecs.bsky.social #skystorians
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The Impeachment of Warren Hastings: The First Governor General of India – CONFERENCE | RHS
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April 24, 2025 at 7:44 AM
This summer, @histparl.bsky.social will be joining forces with the University of Worcester hosting a conference to reassess Hastings 230 years on.
@royalhistsoc.org @bsecs.bsky.social #skystorians
royalhistsoc.org/calendar/the...
@royalhistsoc.org @bsecs.bsky.social #skystorians
royalhistsoc.org/calendar/the...
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#OnThisDay 1795 (230 years ago precisely) Warren Hastings, former governor-general of Bengal was finally acquitted following a marathon impeachment trial that had run for over 7 years.
Starting out as a cause célèbre, by the end many people were fed up with the case.
@chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social
Starting out as a cause célèbre, by the end many people were fed up with the case.
@chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 7:42 AM
#OnThisDay 1795 (230 years ago precisely) Warren Hastings, former governor-general of Bengal was finally acquitted following a marathon impeachment trial that had run for over 7 years.
Starting out as a cause célèbre, by the end many people were fed up with the case.
@chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social
Starting out as a cause célèbre, by the end many people were fed up with the case.
@chrisjmonaghan.bsky.social
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Another plug for the Routledge Frontiers in Accountability Studies book series. 👇
Are you researching in accountability? If so, there is a book series for you!
Routledge Frontiers in Accountability Studies
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Routledge Frontiers in Accountability Studies
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January 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Another plug for the Routledge Frontiers in Accountability Studies book series. 👇
Spotlight 🔦🔦 on the first two books to be published in the Routledge Studies in Law, Rights and Justice book series.
The Evolution of International Criminal Procedure: From Nuremberg and Tokyo to the International Criminal Court
By Giovanni Chiarini
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The Evolution of International Criminal Procedure: From Nuremberg and Tokyo to the International Criminal Court
By Giovanni Chiarini
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The Evolution of International Criminal Procedure: From Nuremberg and Tokyo to the International Criminal Court
This book examines the evolution of international criminal procedure from the 1945–1946 Nuremberg and Tokyo trials to the present period. It is largely based on a normative-jurisprudential approach t...
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April 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Spotlight 🔦🔦 on the first two books to be published in the Routledge Studies in Law, Rights and Justice book series.
The Evolution of International Criminal Procedure: From Nuremberg and Tokyo to the International Criminal Court
By Giovanni Chiarini
www.routledge.com/The-Evolutio...
The Evolution of International Criminal Procedure: From Nuremberg and Tokyo to the International Criminal Court
By Giovanni Chiarini
www.routledge.com/The-Evolutio...
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Want to learn more about a crucial impeachment case, heard in England but widely reported in American newspapers in 1787, even as the members of the Constitutional convention were meeting?
This conference looks amazing.
This conference looks amazing.
Interested in 18th century history? The University of Worcester & @histparl.bsky.social are hosting a 2 day conference on the impeachment of Warren Hastings.
Details & booking link here:
www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...
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Details & booking link here:
www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...
www.britishmuseum.org/collection/o...
print; satirical print | British Museum
Design in an irregular diamond-shaped lozenge set in a rectangle, in the corners of which are small subsidiary designs. Sheridan stands on Mount Parnassus, holding up a small Irish harp above his hea...
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April 16, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Want to learn more about a crucial impeachment case, heard in England but widely reported in American newspapers in 1787, even as the members of the Constitutional convention were meeting?
This conference looks amazing.
This conference looks amazing.
Another plug for our Warren Hastings conference.
3-4 July, University of Worcester and @histparl.bsky.social
3-4 July, University of Worcester and @histparl.bsky.social
Interested in 18th century history? The University of Worcester & @histparl.bsky.social are hosting a 2 day conference on the impeachment of Warren Hastings.
Details & booking link here:
www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...
www.britishmuseum.org/collection/o...
Details & booking link here:
www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...
www.britishmuseum.org/collection/o...
print; satirical print | British Museum
Design in an irregular diamond-shaped lozenge set in a rectangle, in the corners of which are small subsidiary designs. Sheridan stands on Mount Parnassus, holding up a small Irish harp above his hea...
www.britishmuseum.org
April 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Another plug for our Warren Hastings conference.
3-4 July, University of Worcester and @histparl.bsky.social
3-4 July, University of Worcester and @histparl.bsky.social
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On 3 and 4 July, the History of Parliament alongside The CRJ Research Group, University of Worcester are hosting a conference on the impeachment of Warren Hastings.
It is free to attend and you can register your place below:
It is free to attend and you can register your place below:
Fill | The Impeachment of Warren Hastings Conference 3-4 July 2025
Registration Form
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April 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
On 3 and 4 July, the History of Parliament alongside The CRJ Research Group, University of Worcester are hosting a conference on the impeachment of Warren Hastings.
It is free to attend and you can register your place below:
It is free to attend and you can register your place below:
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David Sugarman: The Politics of Judicial Decision-Making in the UK’s Top Court: Lessons from the Pinochet Case ukconstitutionallaw.org/2025/03/31/d...
David Sugarman: The Politics of Judicial Decision-Making in the UK’s Top Court: Lessons from the Pinochet Case
Does the judge who hears a case affect the outcome and, particularly, in the U.K.’s top court? This is a question that has received increasing attention of late. In this blog post, I utilise my res…
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March 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
David Sugarman: The Politics of Judicial Decision-Making in the UK’s Top Court: Lessons from the Pinochet Case ukconstitutionallaw.org/2025/03/31/d...
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I'm hiring a part-time research assistant to help organise a workshop in Oxford (May-June). I think the role would be ideal for a student (including post-grads) who is looking for some paid experience in academia. My DMs are open. Please share!
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Quill Project
The Quill Project models the negotiation of constitutions, treaties and
laws.
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April 10, 2025 at 7:50 AM
I'm hiring a part-time research assistant to help organise a workshop in Oxford (May-June). I think the role would be ideal for a student (including post-grads) who is looking for some paid experience in academia. My DMs are open. Please share!
www.quillproject.net/resource_col...
www.quillproject.net/resource_col...
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The History of Parliament Trust is look for new volunteer interviewers based in Wales or the North East to join our Oral History Project! Click the link below to find out more! 👇
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Call for Volunteers: History of Parliament Oral History Project - The History of Parliament
The History of Parliament Trust is looking for new volunteer interviewers to join its oral history project!
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April 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The History of Parliament Trust is look for new volunteer interviewers based in Wales or the North East to join our Oral History Project! Click the link below to find out more! 👇
historyofparliament.com/2025/04/07/c...
historyofparliament.com/2025/04/07/c...
Interested in 18th century history? The University of Worcester & @histparl.bsky.social are hosting a 2 day conference on the impeachment of Warren Hastings.
Details & booking link here:
www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...
www.britishmuseum.org/collection/o...
Details & booking link here:
www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...
www.britishmuseum.org/collection/o...
print; satirical print | British Museum
Design in an irregular diamond-shaped lozenge set in a rectangle, in the corners of which are small subsidiary designs. Sheridan stands on Mount Parnassus, holding up a small Irish harp above his hea...
www.britishmuseum.org
April 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Interested in 18th century history? The University of Worcester & @histparl.bsky.social are hosting a 2 day conference on the impeachment of Warren Hastings.
Details & booking link here:
www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...
www.britishmuseum.org/collection/o...
Details & booking link here:
www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...
www.britishmuseum.org/collection/o...