Parliamentary Oversight of the Executives: Tools and Procedures in Europe (Parliamentary Democracy in Europe) - 9781509943661

Oversight of executives has always been a key function of parliaments and one that is central to developing the relationship between the executive and legislative branches of government. However, in reality governments are taking a more pronounced role in controlling legislation, diluting the influence of parliament. This book plots this trend in parliaments across Europe, to illustrate points of convergence and divergence. In so doing, it suggest tools and methods that parliaments can develop to bolster their crucial oversight role.

• | Author: Elena Griglio
• | Publisher: Hart Publishing
• | Publication Date: Mar 31, 2022
• | Number of Pages: 288 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1509943668
• | ISBN-13: 9781509943661