Tag Archives: Privy Council

What Happens At The Accession Council?

Posted on September 10, 2022 by jasonloch

Although the King inherited the crown the moment his mother died, today’s Accession Council marks one of the first constitutional milestones of his reign. In this post, I’ll look at what’s likely to happen during the ceremony. Before 1603, the … Continue reading →

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Slimming Down The Accession Council

Posted on April 5, 2022 by jasonloch

The Daily Mail recently reported that only 200 Privy Counsellors will be invited to the next Accession Council. Typically, Council meetings are only attended by three or four Privy Counsellors drawn from the government of the day, but the Accession … Continue reading →

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A Few Words On The Swearing-in Of Ministers

Posted on January 21, 2021 by jasonloch

As I watched President Biden’s inauguration, I thought about how the advent of a new ministry in the UK receives very little fanfare. Aside from a photograph of the new Prime Minister with the Queen, the installation of a new … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts On The First Virtual Privy Council

Posted on April 5, 2020 by jasonloch

The Queen held a meeting of the Privy Council on Friday, but while the business was routine, the circumstances were not. The United Kingdom is currently in a state of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the Government … Continue reading →

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Could Boris Johnson Try To Suspend The Benn Act?

Posted on September 26, 2019 by jasonloch

Sir John Major today claimed that Boris Johnson might try to suspend the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (‘the Benn Act’) by Order of Council to avoid having to ask for an extension. But what is an Order … Continue reading →

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Sir Seamus Treacy, The Privy Council, And Northern Ireland

Posted on April 28, 2018 by jasonloch

Tucked away in the list of orders approved at the April 24 meeting of the Privy Council is a curious entry: It is this day ordered by Her Majesty in Council that the name of Sir Seamus Treacy be removed … Continue reading →

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The Curious Case Of Camilla And The Privy Council

Posted on August 23, 2016 by jasonloch

When browsing the Court Circular, I noticed that the Duchess of Cornwall was admitted to the Privy Council in June. This is rather unusual. Although the heir apparent invariably becomes a Privy Counsellor, this honor is not usually extended to their … Continue reading →

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Why Do Privy Counsellors Lead Inquiries?

Posted on July 7, 2016 by jasonloch

After seven years, the committee of Privy Counsellors set up to investigate Britain’s role in the Iraq War has finally made its report. But why do Privy Counsellors lead inquiries in the first place? The Privy Council oath includes a promise to “keep secret all matters … Continue reading →

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Constitution 101: The Privy Council

Posted on November 18, 2015 by jasonloch

In honor of the fact that Jeremy Corbyn has finally joined the Privy Council, I thought I’d provide a brief overview of this fascinating corner of the British constitution. ‘Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council’ is one of the United Kingdom’s … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Corbyn And The Privy Council (Again)

Posted on October 8, 2015 by jasonloch

The saga/farce of Jeremy Corbyn and the Privy Council continues. The Daily Telegraph have been working themselves into a lather over his alleged refusal to be sworn in as a Privy Counsellor. Corbyn was expected to take the oath at today’s meeting, but he declined … Continue reading →

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