The UK’s constitutional safeguards
Constitution Committee
Open
Inquiry
Opened: 19 Jun 2026
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This inquiry will seek to identify the constitutional safeguards that exist within the UK system, and understand the most significant strengths, weaknesses and vulnerabilities in how they operate. It will also seek to identify ways in which the UK’s network of safeguards can be made more effective.
2
Oral sessions
5
Events
Activity timeline 5 events
2 Sep
2026
2026
Oral evidence
22 Jul
2026
2026
Formal meeting (private meeting) · To be confirmed
15 Jul
2026
2026
Oral evidence
1 Jul
2026
2026
Formal meeting (private meeting) · Room 2A, Palace of Westminster
24 Jun
2026
2026
Formal meeting (private meeting) · Room 2A, Palace of Westminster
Oral evidence sessions 2 sessions
2 Sep 2026
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The Lord O'Donnell KG GCB · UK Government
15 Jul 2026
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The Lord Sedwill GCMG · UK Government