Event

Reform of Stormont: options for discussion

This event hosted by UK think tank the Constitution Unit will discuss the options for the reform of Stormont.

Talk of possible reforms to the Stormont institutions has been growing recently, spurred by concerns about repeated institutional collapses, perceived inequities between different parts of society, and criticisms of the institutions’ record in governance. But what options for reform are there, and what impacts might these have if implemented? A newly published report from the Constitution Unit at University College London addresses these questions. It does not draw conclusions, but aims to promote wider, more coherent and better-informed debate.

This public event, hosted in collaboration with the Democracy Unit at Queen’s University Belfast, will offer an occasion for such debate. The report’s authors will be joined by leading experts to explore the ideas and possible ways forward.

A light buffet and drinks reception will be served afterwards.

Speakers

Professor Katy Hayward – Professor of Political Sociology, Queen’s University Belfast

Professor Alan Renwick – Deputy Director of the Constitution Unit

Ann Watt – Director of Pivotal

Alan Whysall – Honorary Senior Research Associate at the Constitution Unit

Professor John Garry – Director of the Democracy Unit, Queen’s University Belfast (Chair)