Putting a human face on proportional representation: early experiences in Scotland and Wales

Lundberg, T. (2002) Putting a human face on proportional representation: early experiences in Scotland and Wales. Representation, 38(4), pp. 271-283. (doi: 10.1080/00344890208523191)

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Abstract

The additional member system used for elections to the Scottish Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales has been controversial for electing two types of representatives, those elected by list PR in multi‐member regions and others elected by plurality ‘first‐past‐the‐post’ in single‐member constituencies. Members elected by list PR are taking on a constituency role, despite apparent institutional incentives to the contrary, although list members seem more inclined to ‘represent’ organised interests. The ‘shadowing’ of constituency members by regional party list members has been a source of strain in the relations between the two types of representative as they come to terms with the new electoral system.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Lundberg, Dr Thomas
Authors: Lundberg, T.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Politics
Journal Name:Representation
Publisher:Taylor and Francis
ISSN:0034-4893
ISSN (Online):1749-4001
Published Online:06 July 2007

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