Features of the development of the electoral law of Great Britain in the 19th century
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https://doi.org/10.47451/dfeww228Keywords:
electoral legislation, voters, parliament, bourgeoisie, reforms, electoral lawAbstract
The article is devoted to the peculiarities of the development of the electoral law of Great Britain in the 19th century. The prerequisites for changing the electoral legislation, the socio-class basis of their implementation, as well as the rivalry of the liberal and conservative parties in the framework of the reform promotion are considered. The author analyzes this topic as a stage of formation of the modern electoral system of Great Britain. The purpose of the study was to identify general trends in changes in English electoral legislation. In the course of the study, historical and comparative methods were used to achieve the goal and solve the tasks set. The research used scientific works and works of specialists in the history of state and law S.Yu. Danilova, P.N. Galanzy, S.A. Chibiryaeva, N.V. Mikhailova, etc. The main sources of studying the history of the development of the electoral law of Great Britain in the 19th century are the normative legal acts of the corresponding period. The author concludes that the electoral reforms of this period are the stage of formation of a democratic society in the UK.
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