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 |
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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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