How Language Works in Politics The Impact of Vague Legislation on Policy

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Publisher's Synopsis

Using analysis from machine readings of all legislation enacted between 1900 and 2015, this book discusses the social impact of increasingly elastic legislative language on the contemporary workings of the British constitution. Crucially, it shows that vague legislation has a tremendous impact on policy delivery, disproportionately affecting the weakest, in areas including immigration, homelessness and anti-discrimination.

Book information

ISBN: 9781529200201
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 342.4102
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 256
Weight: 606g
Height: 242mm
Width: 163mm
Spine width: 21mm