{"product_id":"a-treatise-upon-the-law-privileges-proceedings-and-usage-of-parliament-paperback-9781108078733","title":"A Treatise upon the Law, Privileges, Proceedings and Usage of Parliament (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108078733","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eA Treatise upon the Law, Privileges, Proceedings and Usage of Parliament\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 1844 book describing the workings of Parliament is a standard work, still consulted on procedural matters.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eThomas Erskine May (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108078733, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 5 March 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e518 pages\u003cbr\u003e21 x 15.3 x 3 cm, 0.7 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'Erskine May', like 'Hansard', is a book recognised by its author's name much more readily than by its title; and, also like Hansard, it is closely connected to the work of the British Houses of Parliament. Thomas Erskine May (1815–86), clerk to the House of Commons, began his working life as assistant to the House of Commons librarian, and familiarised himself with constitutional history and parliamentary procedure during a long and distinguished career. This 1844 book describes the workings of Parliament, including its constitution, powers and privileges, practice and proceedings, and private bills. The history and traditions of the institution are examined, and current practice explained in detail. It went into several subsequent editions, and was translated into many languages. Erskine May was also a cautious but efficient reformer, streamlining procedures in order to manage much greater amounts of parliamentary business: his work is still consulted on procedural matters.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Constitution, Powers, and Privileges of Parliament: 1. Preliminary view of the parts of Parliament\u003cbr\u003e 2. Power and jurisdiction of Parliament collectively\u003cbr\u003e 3. General view of the privileges of Parliament\u003cbr\u003e 4. Privilege of freedom of speech\u003cbr\u003e 5. Freedom from arrest or molestation\u003cbr\u003e 6. Jurisdiction of courts of law\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Practice and Proceedings in Parliament: 7. Introductory remarks\u003cbr\u003e 8. Motions and questions\u003cbr\u003e 9. Amendments to questions\u003cbr\u003e 10. The same question or bill may not be twice offered in a session\u003cbr\u003e 11. Rules of debate\u003cbr\u003e 12. Divisions\u003cbr\u003e 13. Committees of the whole House\u003cbr\u003e 14. Select committees\u003cbr\u003e 15. Witnesses\u003cbr\u003e 16. Communications between Lords and Commons\u003cbr\u003e 17. Communications from the Crown to Parliament\u003cbr\u003e 18. Passing public bills\u003cbr\u003e 19. Ancient mode of petitioning Parliament\u003cbr\u003e 20. Accounts, papers and records\u003cbr\u003e 21. Influence of the Commons\u003cbr\u003e 22. Issue of writs\u003cbr\u003e 23. Impeachment by the Commons\u003cbr\u003e Part III. The Manner of Passing Private Bills: 24. Distinctive character of private bills\u003cbr\u003e 25. Conditions to be observed\u003cbr\u003e 26. Course of proceedings upon private bills\u003cbr\u003e 27. Course of proceedings in the Lords\u003cbr\u003e 28. Rules, orders and course of proceedings in the Lords\u003cbr\u003e 29. Fees payable\u003cbr\u003e Appendix\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: British \u0026amp; Irish history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on British \u0026amp; Irish history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22British%20\u0026amp;%20Irish%20history%20%5BHBJD1%5D%22\"\u003eHBJD1\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45909153087768,"sku":"9781108078733","price":38.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108078733i.jpg?v=1696751699","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/a-treatise-upon-the-law-privileges-proceedings-and-usage-of-parliament-paperback-9781108078733","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}