Publications
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Recent Publications

Building Beautiful
Jack AireyA collection of essays on the design, style and economics of the built environment.

The risks of the “Grieve amendment” to remove precedence for Government business
Sir Stephen LawsIt is a mistake to assume that the House of Commons could engineer a change to the law to postpone or cancel Brexit without persuading the Government to acquiesce and participate in securing the change. The risks to which an attempt to do so would give rise include the contravention of fundamental constitutional principles based on centuries of history.

The Contest to “Take Control” of Brexit
Sir Stephen LawsCurrent proposals for Parliament to “take over the process” are based on fundamental misconceptions about the UK constitution, and that makes them both dangerous and wrong. This paper explains how.

Defining Islamophobia
Sir John Jenkins and Trevor PhillipsPolicy Exchange Research Note on Defining Islamophobia

“It Just Grinds You Down”
Dr Joanna WilliamsDisruptive behaviour in schools is damaging children’s learning and causing an exodus from the teaching profession, poll finds

Powering the Midlands Engine
Jonathan DupontWhat can places across the Midlands do to improve local rates of productivity and prosperity?

How to Exit the Backstop
Professor Guglielmo Verdirame, Sir Stephen Laws and Richard EkinsThis paper explains how Parliament and Government jointly could mitigate the risk that the backstop becomes a permanent feature of the UK’s future relationship with the EU.

The Collapse of the Kenyan Emergency Group Litigation: causes and consequences
Jonathan Duke-Evans, Richard Ekins, Julie Marionneau and Tom TugendhatThe ongoing pursuit of historical allegations against UK forces represents a failure on the part of the British state to protect those it asks to serve.

Building for the Baby Boomers
Jack AireyA significant increase in the number of homes purpose-built for older people is needed to support the country’s ageing population to live healthily and happily for longer.

A Question of Power
Gabriel ElefteriuA “Global Britain” engaged in a long-term international competition needs to play a much more efficient and finely tuned strategic game.