15 July 2025
King's academic provides expert testimony in landmark case
A King’s academic was called to provide expert evidence in a major constitutional case in Ireland.

Professor Andrew Blick, co-director of the King’s Centre for British Democracy, appeared at the High Court in Dublin on 10 July to offer his insights into the workings and history of the UK constitution and system of governance.
The case centres around a legal challenge brought by two members of the Irish parliament who claim the attendance of so-called ‘super junior’ ministers at cabinet meetings is unconstitutional.
The applicants seek a clarification from the court that only senior government ministers should be able to attend meetings of the cabinet.
The system of government in the Republic of Ireland draws on conventions from the UK and Prof Blick was asked to provide testimony on the history of cabinet governance in Westminster as well as precedents in the UK constitution for non-ministers attending cabinet.
Prof Blick said: “I have been researching the history of Cabinet government and how it operates for many years, and it was interesting to find that my work could be of significance in another country. I was delighted to be able to take part in this fascinating case.”
Having heard extensive evidence, a panel of three High Court judges will deliberate before issuing a ruling later this month.
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