
audiobook
The New Irish Constitution
Introduction
Part I. The New Constitution
I.—The Constitution: A Commentary. By Professor J. H. Morgan
II.—Irish Administration Under Home Rule. By Lord MacDonnell of Swinford
III.—The Judicial Committee And The Interpretation Of The New Constitution. By Sir Frederick Pollock
IV.—Constitutional Limitations Upon The Powers Of The Irish Legislation. By Sir John Macdonell, C.B., LL.D.
V.—Financial Relations By Lord Welby
VI.—The Judiciary, The Police, And The Maintenance Of Law And Order. By Thomas F. Molony, K.C., His Majesty's Second Serjeant-at-Law, Crown Counsel for Dublin.
VII.—The Present Position Of The Irish Land Question. By Jonathan Pim, K.C.
A measured collection of essays offers listeners a clear picture of the constitutional changes reshaping Ireland in the early twentieth century. Scholars from law and history work together, presenting the new governmental framework with the care of seasoned jurists while keeping the language accessible for a non‑specialist ear.
The first section grounds the discussion in contemporary legal analysis, drawing on the expertise of those who have spent their careers examining the mechanics of governance. It then shifts to a historical perspective, tracing the evolution of Irish parliamentary tradition and highlighting how past debates echo in today’s push for self‑government.
Closing the introductory portion, the volume turns to broader implications, noting how Irish aspirations intersect with wider questions of empire and national identity. Listeners are invited to consider how legal reform, historical precedent, and political ambition intertwine in the unfolding story of Ireland’s constitutional future.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (853K characters)
Release date
2011-02-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.