Episode

The Nature Of Constitutions And The Role Of The Courts

Podcast: UCL Uncovering Politics
Published: Mar 5, 2026
Duration seconds: 2788
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Summary

This week we’re looking at the nature of constitutions. What are ‘legal’ constitutions? What are ‘political’ constitutions? And why might the latter be better than the former?