Re:The Queen has more power over British law than we thought
by zepto on Tuesday February 09, 2021 @09:45PM
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I didn’t ask how it would work. I asked what the grounds for removal would be?
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Re:The Queen has more power over British law than we thought
by crumbshot on Tuesday February 09, 2021 @09:52PM
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Removal in what sense? Are you seeking clarification on why the monarchy should be abolished, or the benefits of imposing exile?
Re:The Queen has more power over British law than we thought
by zepto on Tuesday February 09, 2021 @11:21PM
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I’m not talking about the benefits.
I’m talking about what legal process is used, and what grounds are given for that process.
Re:The Queen has more power over British law than we thought
by crumbshot on Wednesday February 10, 2021 @06:30AM
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It would be done by statute. The only grounds necessary would be that Parliament is sovereign.
Of course, it would need a majority in both Houses, and in practical terms would require popular approval too.
Re:The Queen has more power over British law than we thought
by Wingman4l7 on Tuesday February 09, 2021 @10:33PM
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You need "grounds" to remove a monarch?!
What are their grounds for the power they currently wield??
Re:The Queen has more power over British law than we thought
by AnimalMuppet on Tuesday February 09, 2021 @10:50PM
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You might need grounds to exile them. At least, you might need grounds for the public to see that as a reasonable step.
Re:The Queen has more power over British law than we thought
by throwaway_kufu on Wednesday February 10, 2021 @12:10AM
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> What are their grounds for the power they currently wield??
In this case...Constitutional.
Re:The Queen has more power over British law than we thought
by zepto on Tuesday February 09, 2021 @11:20PM
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If you are going to do it legally, yes. I presume whoever escorts them out of the palace will want some legal authority to do so.
The grounds for the power they currently wield is that it’s the law.
Re:The Queen has more power over British law than we thought
by 7steps2much on Wednesday February 10, 2021 @03:16AM
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You definitely need grounds to exile them / strip their wealth.
Taking away their political powers / their status as royals is one thing, but exiling someone is punishment. You can't just hand out punishment for no good reason.
If they commited crimes that were illegal at the time they were commited they should stand trial for that, but I very much doubt any of those are serious enough to warrant exile.