Author: Alan Whysall
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A Northern Ireland border poll
The prospect of a vote in Northern Ireland on Irish unity – a border poll, as it is often called – is more and more discussed. The Constitution Unit has published a report by Alan Whysall, Senior Honorary Research Associate of the Unit, which aims to set out the key issues, and stimulate discussion.
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How democratic are the institutions of devolved government in Northern Ireland?
As part of the 2017 Audit of UK Democracy, guest contributor Alan Whysall and the Democratic Audit team explore how democratically and effectively the institutions of government have performed in Northern Ireland.
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Northern Ireland after the election
The Northern Ireland Assembly election on 2 March is likely to be followed by a difficult political negotiation. Alan Whysall from UCL’s Constitution Unit argues that it must not be a mere political sticking plaster and that people in Northern Ireland outside politics need to get involved in setting the agenda.