Parliamentary Oversight of the Executives

Oversight of executives has always been a key function of parliaments and one that is central to developing the relationship between the executive and legislative branches of government. However in reality governments are taking a more pronounced role in controlling legislation diluting the influence of parliament. This book plots this trend in parliaments across Europe to illustrate points of convergence and divergence. In so doing it suggest tools and methods that parliaments can develop to bolster their crucial oversight role.