Colonial and Post-colonial Constitutionalism in the Commonwealth

The peace, order and good government (POGG) clause is found in the constitutions of almost all Commonwealth countries and has played a significant role in colonial and post-colonial constitutionalism in Commonwealth jurisdictions. This book traces the history, politics and uses of the clause through the colonial period in Commonwealth territories to date. It provides critical evaluation of the POGG clause by examining its statutory, political and constitutional deployment in Australia, Canada, India, Nigeria, South Africa and the United Kingdom.