The Constitution of Cadiz in England

Authors

  • Ignacio Fernández Sarasola Universidad de Oviedo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17811/hc.v0i13.323

Keywords:

Spanish Constitution of 1812, England, Bentham, Blaquiere, Lord Holland, Press

Abstract

The Spanish Constitution of 1812 was translated into English and it was well known by English Politicians. Some of the most important newspapers wrote about the Constitution, especially in 1813, 1820 and 1823, and Spanish immigrants used those newspapers to show their thoughts about the Constitution. This fundamental law was also studied by Jeremy Bentham and Blaquiere, who found in their articles some good political principles. Nevertheless, they thought that the Constitution should have to be improved in some ways: colonies, religion, relationship between Executive and Legislative branches, and the amendment procedure. Even the British Parliament discussed about the Spanish Constitution, mainly about its application in Naples. In these discussions, Lord Holland played an important role, as he was very connected with Spanish affairs.

 

Fecha de recepción / Submission Date: 12/03/2012

Fecha de aceptación / Acceptance Date: 03/05/2012

 

Author Biography

Ignacio Fernández Sarasola, Universidad de Oviedo

Profesor Titular de Derecho Constitucional Secretario del Seminario de Historia Constitucional "Martínez Marina" y de la revista electrónica "Historia Constitucional". Investigador Titular del Instituto Feijoo de Estudios del Siglo XVIII. Director de la Biblioteca Virtual de Historia Constitucional "Francisco Martínez Marina" y académico correspondiente de la Academia Asturiana de Jurisprudencia.

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Issue

No. 13 (2012): Historia Constitucional N. 13 (2012)

Section

The Impact of the Constitution of Cadiz in Europe

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