Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Have just finished Shifting Sands by Judith Scheele - a fascinating account of the Sahara and its peoples over time, using a most effective thematic organisational structure. Highly recommended, not only for its insights into a little understood region but for reflections on the state of the world. 001
Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026And then decision makers will use AI to read it. And thats that, for the rule of law. 110
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersLiverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social · 21/09/2026New from the Journal of the British Academy: @cherylas1.bsky.social argues that the idea of an imaginary may have explanatory power in a range of significant constitutional contexts in the current age of globalisation. Read for free online: doi.org/10.5871/jba/... 022
Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Scepticism justified. Getting to a codified Constitution in the first place, on the other hand, could be a big ask. 020
Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 12/08/2026It is not a Voice to Parliament - the conception is quite different and it is lazy to characterise it in this way. 020
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersPaul F Scott @paulfscott.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Full Professorship for Public Law and the Law of the United Kingdom and States of the Commonwealth of Nations Law, Humboldt University www.hu-berlin.de/en/universit...hu-berlin.deMaking sure you're not a bot! 046
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersLisaZed 👩🏻🎨 🌏 🐨🌳🇪🇭🇺🇦 @lisazed.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Heads up everyone! Sky News has rebranded to “News 24” & has started following people on BlueSky, to get more people to follow them, unaware it’s Sky. You know what to do folks! #auspol 1113879
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersKarl-on-Sea @karlonsea.bsky.social · 25/06/2026That's from a cartoon: 0577
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersCraig Grävling @ieatpie.bsky.social · 25/06/2026I'm not sure who said it but I remember another old quote. Something like "but what if it turns out global warming is all a sham and we improve our health, economy and air quality for nothing. What then?!" 1532
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersLee @leeeyres.bsky.social · 25/06/2026I’m not his biggest fan but Heseltine said roughly this about 30 years ago. Words to the effect of ‘even if there is no climate change what is there not to like about reducing dependency on expensive fossil fuels and getting energy independence? Why would anyone sensibly oppose that?’ 3723
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersUCL Constitution Unit @conunitucl.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Meg Russell has written a chapter on the debate in parliament between 2016 and 2019 in Anthony Seldon's latest book, The Brexit Effect, 2016–2026. Drawing on her 2023 book, she says that parliament 'emerged battered and bruised from the process'. Find out more 👇️ucl.ac.ukMeg Russell contributes to popular new book on the Brexit EffectMeg Russell has written a chapter on 'The Debate in Parliament, 2016–19' in Anthony Seldon’s new book The Brexit Effect, 2016–2026. 044
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersDavid McInnis @dnmcinnis.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Looking forward to speaking on this Bell Shakespeare 'Ambition and the Aftermath' panel on July 2, with Jo Erskine, Glyn Davis, and Marieke hardy! www.bellshakespeare.com.au/panel-series... #Shakespeare 072
Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 13/06/2026One lesson from all of this is that critical decisions in the exercise of Australia’s external sovereignty requires an appropriate process involving greater transparency and accountability, with assurance of proper deliberation. 022
Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 12/06/2026As a political community, we need to think much more carefully about what can be done by the executive alone and what requires parliamentary agreement, which in turn provides some transparency and some opportunity for public engagement. 040
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersRoyce Kurmelovs @roycerk2.bsky.social · 20/05/2026The Australian National Audit Office has released its report on the handling of FOI requests by several Departments, including Prime Minister and Cabinet. It's found two-in-three decisions were set aside by the Information Commissioner on appeal. Nearly six in ten applications returned nothing.anao.gov.au 24425
Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 15/05/2026I share the doubts expressed in all the other comments. More transparency and accountability needed for vetoing grants that have already been through such a laborious process, on such vague grounds. 010
Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Meg has done a fantastic job and her influence will be felt for a long time to come. Congratulations and best wishes to @alanrenwick.bsky.social and Tom Fleming. 041
Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 13/05/2026A very old and dear friend. So sorry to hear this news. 020
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersThe Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 11/05/2026“The High Court’s decision gives the Victorian Parliament a chance to go back to the drawing board, consult with voters and design a fair political finance system,” said Bill Browne, Director of The Australia Institute’s Democracy & Accountability Program. Read more ⬇️ theaus.in/4wnvUK7 14118
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersHolger Hestermeyer @hhesterm.bsky.social · 07/05/2026And so… Trump’s new basis for his tariffs, sec. 122, is also gone if this is confirmed on appeal. /1 1249
Reposted by Cheryl Saunderstonywindsor.bsky.social @tonywindsor.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Hi Bluesky Would someone let my X followers know that I have been suspended by twitter.I will be more active on this site. I will explain the suspension at a later date as it is an intriguing story that’s not devoid of politics. Many thanks. 145802175
Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Time to start getting on the front foot about Acknowledgment of Country. I anticipate it and positively enjoy it. I miss it when I expect it and it doesn’t happen. It gives me a sense of solidarity and place. I don’t know who the naysayers think they’re naysaying, but there may be a lot of us. 041
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 15/04/2026🗳️ Can South Sudan’s next elections bring stability, or deepen the crisis? Our new brief examines how targeted constitutional and governance reforms could help address persistent instability and support a more sustainable political transition in the country: buff.ly/k8Ga3mT 001
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersBill Browne @browne90.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Huge -- the High Court has struck down a big loophole for the major parties in Victoria's donation laws. The "nominated entities" loophole let the major parties receive uncapped donations from their fundraising vehicles, while everyone else was strictly limited. 29630
Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 10/04/2026What are the accountability arrangements for the secretary general, within NATO? To whom is he answerable; and when does his term expire? 000
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersUCL Constitution Unit @conunitucl.bsky.social · 04/04/2026The UK’s government has announced its first ever citizens' assembly. The People's Panel for Digital ID will take place in May and June and be made up of 100 to 120 people from across the UK. Read more in Monitor 92 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo.... 01511
Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 28/03/2026And so the solution we should work towards is….? 100
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersMathieu Carpentier @mathieucarpentier.bsky.social · 25/03/2026This is hands down one of the most important and timely articles published in our field this decade. I wish I had written it — but it certainly wouldn’t have been as good. It’s a conversation-changing piece. Let’s change the conversation! 2159
Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Thanks for directing me to it. Very helpful and informative. What a complicated set of issues for a referendum! 010
Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 22/03/2026The second series is still worth watching. But much too much commentary at the expense of piano. Lacks a lot of the magic of the first series and the UK version. 000
Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Yes, international law can be a bargaining chip in protection of democracy. But international relations regularly undermine democracy through often covert leverage of various kinds. The latter in insidious and needs to be brought under democratic control in the states involved. 021
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersAlexander Horne @legalmusings.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Yesterday, there was a debate on treaty scrutiny in Westminster in the Lords. I am very grateful to constitutional expert @lordnortonlouth.bsky.social for highlighting my proposed Private Members’ Bill: the Treaty Ratification (Parliamentary Consent) Bill. It could not have found a better advocate. 155
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersPaolo Sandro @paolosandro.bsky.social · 14/03/2026An intellectual giant has died. It is impossible to discuss constitutional democracy without discussing Habermas' reflections on it. We will continue to do so for a long time www.jstor.org/stable/3072601jstor.org Constitutional Democracy: A Paradoxical Union of Contradictory Principles? on JSTOR , William Rehg, Constitutional Democracy: A Paradoxical Union of Contradictory Principles?, Political Theory, Vol. 29, No. 6 (Dec., 2001), pp. 766-781 1227
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersHolger Hestermeyer @hhesterm.bsky.social · 14/03/2026An epoch of German philosophy has ended. Even though world famous Habermas still took the time to answer questions of young aspiring academics. An example to live up to. RIP www.faz.net/aktuell/feui...faz.netJürgen Habermas im Alter von 96 Jahren gestorbenJürgen Habermas ist in Starnberg gestorben. Das teilte der Suhrkamp Verlag mit. 05221
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersAlexander Horne @legalmusings.bsky.social · 14/03/2026On Monday 16 March there will be a debate in the House of Lords (Grand Committee) entitled Treaty Scrutiny in Westminster: Addressing the Accountability Gap. There have been repeated calls for reform of the current system of scrutiny (under the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010). 176
Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Shout out to the wonderful Pat Turner, whose retirement has just been announced, after decades of distinguished service, to the great benefit of First Nations peoples. I am privileged to have been able to work with her from time to time as a colleague and friend. www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article...sbs.com.auAfter a lifetime dedicated to the health and success of her people Pat Turner is retiringShe led the nation's peak Indigenous health body through one of the most catastrophic pandemics in history. But, the Arrernte and Gurandji woman said serving her people was the 'privilege of her life'... 000
Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 27/02/2026These are excellent proposals, which would be extremely useful in Australia also, given the state and extent of public procurement practices. They deserve to be widely disseminated. 000
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersZali Steggall @zalisteggall.bsky.social · 13/02/2026AEC disclosures show more than $138 million in political funding in 2024–25 had no declared source under the current rules. When dark money & big donors shape our politics, public trust suffers. Australians deserve govts that are not fundraising from industries that profit when policy is weakened. 517591
Cheryl Saunders @cherylas1.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Kudos to Margaret Sheil for offering Meanjin such an appropriate home. 010
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersTom Ashbyトム アシュビー @tomaashby.bsky.social · 01/02/2026"The evolution of the White House into a palace, and of court politics at the heart of a modern mass-media democracy, is of enormous interest to the historian, not least because it illustrates the only facet of early-modern politics not understood by the Founding Fathers."- forthcoming J.G.A. Pocock 1215
Reposted by Cheryl SaundersDaniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 26/01/2026It’s a little bit late in the day, but today of all days, you might want to read Truth Be Told. Yoorrook Justice Commission’s report, which includes the history of colonial Victoria from a First Nations perspective for the very first time. www.yoorrook.org.au/reports-and-...yoorrook.org.auYoorrook Truth be Told - Official Public Record | Yoorrook Justice Commission 34923
