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Protesters were arrested during the King's coronation

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sued Over Arrests During King’s Coronation

In a controversial legal battle, Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, is facing a lawsuit over the arrest of Graham Smith, the chief executive of Britain’s leading republican movement, during the King’s coronation. This case is viewed as the first test of new protest laws and has ignited a debate over freedom of speech and the use of police powers.[Read More…]

Prince Charles accused of bullying village after invoking ancient law to mine under their homes

Prince Charles accused of bullying village after invoking ancient law to mine under their homes

Prince Charles has been accused of bullyboy tactics after invoking an ancient law to acquire the rights to mine underneath the homes of residents in a Cornish village. Residents of Stoke Climsland village spoke out after each of them received a letter from the Prince of Wales’s Duchy of Cornwall estate to mine underneath their houses. He is even trying[Read More…]

Laws are still in place today which make it illegal to 'imagine' the dissolution of the crown.

Calling for the abolition of the monarchy still illegal in the UK

Calling for the abolition of the monarchy in the UK is illegal, it has been reported. It is one of those ancient 18th century laws that is yet to be repealed. However, the problem is that although the Home Office insists that the law is no longer in existence, it appears as though it is. So why the dishonesty? According[Read More…]