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Publications

Selected publications

  1. Parliamentary Sovereignty in the UK Constitution: Process, Politics and Democracy (Book - 2015)
  2. Referendums in the UK Constitution: Authority, Sovereignty and Democracy after Brexit (Journal article - 2020)
  3. The New Labour Constitution: Twenty Years On (Book - 2022)
  4. A Positivist and Political Approach to Public Law (Chapter - 2022)
  5. Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law (Book - 2021)
  6. The Manner and Form Theory of Parliamentary Sovereignty: A Response to Jeffrey Goldsworthy (Journal article - 2021)
  7. Ministerial Irresponsibility in the UK Government: Constitutional Accountability after Theresa May and Boris Johnson (Journal article - 2024)
  8. Parliamentary Sovereignty and the Political Constitution(s): from Griffith to Brexit (Journal article - 2019)
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2024

2023

Creating an Integrity and Ethics Commission in the UK: The Case for Reform and Challenges for Implementation

Gordon, M. (2023). Creating an Integrity and Ethics Commission in the UK: The Case for Reform and Challenges for Implementation. UK Constitutional Law Association Blog. Retrieved from https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

Legislatures

Gordon, M. (2023). Legislatures. In P. Cane, & H. Kumarasingham (Eds.), The Cambridge Constitutional History of the United Kingdom. Cambridge University Press.

Chapter

R. (on the application of FDA) v Prime Minister: the Ministerial Code, justiciability, and the limits of judicial review

Gordon, M. (2023). R. (on the application of FDA) v Prime Minister: the Ministerial Code, justiciability, and the limits of judicial review. Public Law, 2023(1), 1-9.

Journal article

2022

A New Britain, A New Constitution? Labour's Proposals for Constitutional Entrenchment

Gordon, M. (2022). A New Britain, A New Constitution? Labour's Proposals for Constitutional Entrenchment. UK Constitutional Law Association Blog. Retrieved from https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

The Prime Minister, the Parties, and the Ministerial Code

Gordon, M. (2022). The Prime Minister, the Parties, and the Ministerial Code. UK Constitutional Law Association Blog. Retrieved from https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

The New Labour Constitution: Twenty Years On

Tucker, A., & Gordon, M. (Eds.) (2022). The New Labour Constitution: Twenty Years On (1st ed.). Hart Publishing. Retrieved from https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/new-labour-constitution-9781509924653/

Book

The New Labour Constitution: Twenty Years On: Introduction

Gordon, M., & Tucker, A. (2022). The New Labour Constitution: Twenty Years On: Introduction. In Unknown Book (Vol. 10, pp. 1-10).

Chapter

2021

A Statutory Basis for the Ministerial Code: the Challenges

Gordon, M. (2021). A Statutory Basis for the Ministerial Code: the Challenges. UK Constitutional Law Association Blog. Retrieved from https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law

Tucker, A., Gordon, M., & Thompson, B. (Eds.) (2021). Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law (13th ed.). Oxford University Press.

Book

2020

Priti Patel, the Independent Adviser, and Ministerial Irresponsibility

Gordon, M. (2020). Priti Patel, the Independent Adviser, and Ministerial Irresponsibility. UK Constitutional Law Association Blog. Retrieved from https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

Dominic Cummings and the Accountability of Special Advisers

Gordon, M. (2020). Dominic Cummings and the Accountability of Special Advisers. UK Constitutional Law Association Blog. Retrieved from https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

Parliamentary Sovereignty and Constitutional Futures

Gordon, M. (2020). Parliamentary Sovereignty and Constitutional Futures. In The Constitution of Social Democracy: Essays in Honour of Keith Ewing (pp. 71-92).

Chapter

2019

The European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Parliamentary Sovereignty, Continuity and Novelty

Gordon, M. (2019). The European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Parliamentary Sovereignty, Continuity and Novelty. UK Constitutional Law Association Blog. Retrieved from https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

The Prime Minister’s obligation to request an extension

Gordon, M. (2019). The Prime Minister’s obligation to request an extension. The UK in a Changing Europe. Retrieved from https://ukandeu.ac.uk/the-prime-ministers-obligation-to-request-an-extension/

Internet publication

The Prorogation Case and the Political Constitution

Gordon, M. (2019). The Prorogation Case and the Political Constitution. UK Constitutional Law Association Blog. Retrieved from https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

Boris Johnson's Prorogation of Parliament: A Challenge to the UK's Constitutional Democracy

Gordon, M. (2019). Boris Johnson's Prorogation of Parliament: A Challenge to the UK's Constitutional Democracy. University of Liverpool View. Retrieved from https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/

Internet publication

Privacy International, Parliamentary Sovereignty and the Synthetic Constitution

Gordon, M. (2019). Privacy International, Parliamentary Sovereignty and the Synthetic Constitution. UK Constitutional Law Association Blog. Retrieved from https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

2018

Constitutional Overload in the UK

Gordon, M. J. (2018). Constitutional Overload in the UK. The UK in a Changing Europe. Retrieved from http://ukandeu.ac.uk/constitutional-overload-in-the-uk/

Internet publication

What happens if Parliament rejects a Brexit deal?

Gordon, M. J. (2018). What happens if Parliament rejects a Brexit deal?. The Conversation UK. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/

Internet publication

Brexit: The End of the Beginning

Gordon, M. J. (2018). Brexit: The End of the Beginning. University of Liverpool. Retrieved from https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/2018/06/13/brexit-the-end-of-the-beginning/

Internet publication

Parliamentary Sovereignty and the Implementation of the EU Withdrawal Agreement (Part II)

Gordon, M. J. (2018). Parliamentary Sovereignty and the Implementation of the EU Withdrawal Agreement (Part II). UK Constitutional Law Association Blog. Retrieved from https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

Parliamentary Sovereignty and the Implementation of the EU Withdrawal Agreement (Part I)

Gordon, M. J. (2018). Parliamentary Sovereignty and the Implementation of the EU Withdrawal Agreement (Part I). UK Constitutional Law Association Blog. Retrieved from https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

2017

How Democratic is the Basic Constitutional Law of the UK?

Gordon, M. J. (n.d.). How Democratic is the Basic Constitutional Law of the UK?. In P. Dunleavy, & R. Taylor (Eds.), The 2017 Audit of UK Democracy (pp. 139-146). Democratic Audit. Retrieved from http://www.democraticaudit.com/

Chapter

Twenty Years On: Assessing the State and Legacy of New Labour’s Constitution

Gordon, M. J., & Tucker, A. (2017). Twenty Years On: Assessing the State and Legacy of New Labour’s Constitution. UK Constitutional Law Association Blog. Retrieved from https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law

Gordon, M. J., & Thompson, W. (2017). Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law (12th ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book

2016

A Basis for Positivist and Political Public Law: Reconciling Loughlin’s Public Law with (Normative) Legal Positivism

Gordon, M. J. (2016). A Basis for Positivist and Political Public Law: Reconciling Loughlin’s Public Law with (Normative) Legal Positivism. Jurisprudence, 7(3), 449-477. doi:10.1080/20403313.2015.1065647

DOI
10.1080/20403313.2015.1065647
Journal article

Brexit: The Constitutional Necessity of an Early General Election

Gordon, M. J. (2016). Brexit: The Constitutional Necessity of an Early General Election. UK Constitutional Law Association Blog. Retrieved from https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

The UK’s Sovereignty Uncertainty

Gordon, M. J. (2016). The UK’s Sovereignty Uncertainty. UK Constitutional Law Association Blog. Retrieved from https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

2015

Written Evidence (joint) submitted to the European Scrutiny Committee for the purposes of the Inquiry UK Government’s Renegotiation of EU Membership: Parliamentary Sovereignty and Scrutiny.

Dougan, P. M., & Gordon, M. (n.d.). Written Evidence (joint) submitted to the European Scrutiny Committee for the purposes of the Inquiry UK Government’s Renegotiation of EU Membership: Parliamentary Sovereignty and Scrutiny.: Published at: http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/european-scrutiny-committee/inquiries/parliament-2015/renegotiation-eu-membership/publications/.

Report

The Permanence of Devolution: Parliamentary Sovereignty and Referendum Requirements

Gordon, M. J. (2015). The Permanence of Devolution: Parliamentary Sovereignty and Referendum Requirements. Scottish Constitutional Futures Forum. Retrieved from http://www.scottishconstitutionalfutures.org/

Internet publication

The UK's Fundamental Constitutional Principle: Why the UK Parliament Is Still Sovereign and Why It Still Matters

Gordon, M. (2015). The UK's Fundamental Constitutional Principle: Why the UK Parliament Is Still Sovereign and Why It Still Matters. King's Law Journal, 26(2), 229-251. doi:10.1080/09615768.2015.1072933

DOI
10.1080/09615768.2015.1072933
Journal article

Parliamentary Sovereignty in the UK Constitution: Process, Politics and Democracy

Gordon, M. J. (2015). Parliamentary Sovereignty in the UK Constitution: Process, Politics and Democracy (1st ed.). Oxford: Hart. Retrieved from https://www.bloomsburyprofessional.com/

Book

After the General Election: An EU Referendum and the EU Act?

Gordon, M. J. (2015). After the General Election: An EU Referendum and the EU Act?. UK Constitutional Law Association Blog. Retrieved from https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

2014

Parliament and the Law

Gordon, M. (2014). Parliament and the Law. CAMBRIDGE LAW JOURNAL, 73(3), 629-632. doi:10.1017/S0008197314000804

DOI
10.1017/S0008197314000804
Journal article

'Do We Need a Constitutional Convention for the UK?'

Gordon, M. J. (2014). 'Do We Need a Constitutional Convention for the UK?'. Scottish Constitutional Futures Forum. Retrieved from http://www.scottishconstitutionalfutures.org/

Internet publication

Book Review: Parliament and the Law

Gordon, M. J. (2014). Book Review: Parliament and the Law. Cambridge Law Journal, 3(73), TBC.

Journal article

Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law

Thompson, W. B., & Gordon, M. J. (2014). Cases and Materials on Constitutional and Administrative Law. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Book

The United Kingdom and the Fiscal Compact: Past and Future

Gordon, M. J. (2014). The United Kingdom and the Fiscal Compact: Past and Future. European Constitutional Law Review, 10(1), 28-53. doi:10.1017/S1574019614001035

DOI
10.1017/S1574019614001035
Journal article

2013

'Ministerial Responsibility After Huhne'

Gordon, M. J. (2013). 'Ministerial Responsibility After Huhne'. UK Constitutional Law Group.

Internet publication

'Prince Charles' Correspondence Back in Court: Reflections on R. (Evans) v. Attorney General'

Gordon, M. J. (2013). 'Prince Charles' Correspondence Back in Court: Reflections on R. (Evans) v. Attorney General'. UK Constitutional Law Group.

Internet publication

Constitutional Reform under the Coalition Government

Gordon, M. J. (2013). Constitutional Reform under the Coalition Government. Retrieved from http://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

2012

The United Kingdom's European Union Act 2011: Who won the bloody war anyway?

Gordon, M., & Dougan, M. (2012). The United Kingdom's European Union Act 2011: Who won the bloody war anyway?. European Law Review, 37(1), 3-30.

Journal article

Written Evidence (joint) submitted to the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Commons for the purposes of the Inquiry Future of the European Union: UK Government Policy.

Dougan, P. M., & Gordon, M. (n.d.). Written Evidence (joint) submitted to the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Commons for the purposes of the Inquiry Future of the European Union: UK Government Policy.: Published at Ev 110 in Foreign Affairs Committee, The Future of the European Union: UK Government Policy (1st Report of Session 2013-2014) Volume II.

Report

'The European Union Act 2011'

Gordon, M. J. (2012). 'The European Union Act 2011'. UK Constitutional Law Group. Retrieved from http://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

'Time for a Citizens' Assembly on Lords Reform?'

Gordon, M. J. (2012). 'Time for a Citizens' Assembly on Lords Reform?'. Retrieved from http://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

'What is the Point of Exceptional Circumstances Review?'

Gordon, M. J. (2012). 'What is the Point of Exceptional Circumstances Review?'. Retrieved from http://ukconstitutionallaw.org/

Internet publication

Written Evidence (joint) submitted to the European Scrutiny Committee of the House of Commons for the purposes of the Inquiry Possibilities for Reinforcing the Eurozone Following the December European Council.

Dougan, P. M., & Gordon, M. (n.d.). Written Evidence (joint) submitted to the European Scrutiny Committee of the House of Commons for the purposes of the Inquiry Possibilities for Reinforcing the Eurozone Following the December European Council.: Published at Ev 60 in European Scrutiny Committee, Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance: Impact on the Eurozone and the Rule of Law (62nd Report of Session 2010-2012) Volume I: Report together with Formal Minutes, Oral and Written Evidence.

Report

2011

'A Modern Shift to Manner and Form: The Preservation of the Doctrine of Parliamentary Sovereignty in the UK Constitution'

Gordon, M. J. (2011). 'A Modern Shift to Manner and Form: The Preservation of the Doctrine of Parliamentary Sovereignty in the UK Constitution'. (PhD Thesis, University of Manchester).

Thesis / Dissertation

'The EU Bill is flawed, but could it open up other options for democratic reform?'

Gordon, M. J. (2011). 'The EU Bill is flawed, but could it open up other options for democratic reform?'. Democratic Audit. Retrieved from http://www.democraticaudit.com/

Internet publication

2009

The Conceptual Foundations of Parliamentary Sovereignty: Reconsidering Jennings and Wade

Gordon, M. J. (2009). The Conceptual Foundations of Parliamentary Sovereignty: Reconsidering Jennings and Wade. Public Law, (Jul (3), 519-543.

Journal article