United Kingdom Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Jack Straw will speak this morning at the Law School and is expected to “give the strongest hint yet” that the U.K. may create a written constitution, according to The Press Association.
The British news agency goes on to indicate that Straw is expected to say, “We now need to think very carefully about whether a British Bill of Rights and Responsibilities should be a step towards a full written constitution, which would bring us in line with the most progressive democracies around the world.”
The Times of London said, “Straw will…deliver a show-stealing speech to the Law School at George Washington University.”
The U.K. does not have a written constitution or American-style Bill of Rights and is governed by a framework of laws dating back to the Magna Carta.
Stay with The Hatchet after Straw’s 11 a.m. speech for more news on his visit.