Abstract
Discusses the procedures that are followed when Bills introduced into the Westminster Parliament and Orders in Council are ready for Royal assent, including: (1) why Royal assent is required for new legislation; (2) how the Sovereign's assent may be expressed and communicated to Parliament; (3) the implications of a mistake being made in the Royal assent process; (4) what text constitutes the original or master copy of an Act; (5) how Royal assent may be given in the event of the Sovereign's absence or incapacity; (6) how it may be refused; and (7) how the process might be simplified.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 184-204 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | The Law Quarterly Review |
| Volume | 129 |
| Issue number | Apr |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2013 |
Keywords
- Bills
- Mistake
- Orders in Council
- Royal assent
- Veto