England's Case Against Home Rule

Name: England's Case Against Home Rule
Author: A. V. Dicey

By A. V. Dicey

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The author presents a constitutional critique of proposals to create a more autonomous Irish legislature, arguing that any form of Home Rule would introduce dangerous alterations to the United Kingdom's constitution and would be disadvantageous to Great Britain. He surveys the basis of English support for Home Rule, assesses arguments drawn from foreign examples, Irish history, self-government, and coercion, and weighs the relative merits of maintaining the Union versus separation. Different models — federal arrangements, colonial-style autonomy, revivals of earlier Irish constitutions, and Gladstonian schemes — are analyzed for their practical and legal consequences. The work concludes that Home Rule poses constitutional risks and is unlikely to serve English interests.

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A. V. Dicey

A. V. Dicey was a prominent British jurist and constitutional theorist known for his influential writings on the principles of law and governance. He is particularly recognized for his critical examination of Home Rule in Ireland, as articulated in his notable works, "A Leap in the Dark" and "England's Case Against Home Rule." Dicey's analyses contributed significantly to the debates surrounding constitutional law and the relationship between the British Parliament and Ireland during a tumultuous period in British history. His insights into the nature of sovereignty and the rule of law continue to resonate in legal and political discussions today.