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Panel Two: "Decentralisation and Localism in the UK"
The Brown Commission report sets out plans to "spread power and authority across the country and to the towns, cities and regions of England". The report discusses various components of devolution in England and emphasises the need for partnerships between local, regional and national participants. It also notes the need to put in place arrangements for scrutiny and accountability to accompany increased powers. Panellists are invited to consider the report's proposals, and how they relate to devolution in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and to politics in Westminster. In this regard, panellists are encouraged to discuss the proposal for a new mechanism called "Special Local Legislation" to initiate local legislation in Parliament, as well as plans for "double devolution" to increase community involvement in local decision-making and services.

Chair: Bren Albiston, Society of Labour Lawyers and Associate at Stephenson Harwood

Dr John Stanton, Senior Lecturer, City, University of London
Nyasha Weinberg, 39 Essex Chambers and Kings College London
Prof Patrick Diamond, Queen Mary, University of London