November 2, 2011
PERFECTING THE REPUBLIC:
MPs need Prince Charles to approve new laws (James Lyons, Daily Mirror 1/11/2011)CAMPAIGNERS reacted with fury after it was revealed ministers have been forced to get Prince Charles's backing for dozens of new laws over the past decade.
The prince has a veto over Bills affecting the Duchy of Cornwall, Earldom of Chester and Principality of Wales under ancient royal and parliamentary rules.
The power has applied to 34 pieces of legislation since 2001 covering everything from shipwrecks to coroners courts and the Olympics.
It is also required if a Bill affects the prerogative of the Crown or the interests of the Crown, the Duchy of Lancaster or the Duchy of Cornwall. Anti-monarchy group Republic branded the prince's veto "an affront to democratic values".
The monarchy needs to also retain the power to call elections and veto court rulings.
Posted by oj at November 2, 2011 6:18 PM
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