Although Prince Charles has no official role in the shaping and establishing of new laws in the United Kingdom, it has emerged that he does have the power to veto new bills.
Ministers approach the prince asking for his consent for certain pieces of legislation to be considered by Parliament once a year on average. The [...]
Archive for October, 2011
The Prince of Wales and his power of veto
Police accused of allowing false evidence in court
It has emerged that an undercover police officer, who, between 1995 and 2000 worked as an undercover police officer infiltrating the non violent organisation reclaim the Streets, was authorised to give false evidence in a court case.
He was amongst a group of protestors who were prosecuted for occupying a government office during a demonstration. It [...]
Dale Farm eviction goes ahead
Yesterday saw riot police arriving at Dale Farm in order to begin the process of evicting residents from the farm. Although two men were tasered in the process, by this morning the bailiffs had arrived for the next stage; eviction.
The residents claimed they were promised a peaceful eviction, and yet with residents and supporters chaining [...]
Dale Farm battle is lost
The battle that has now been raging for years between the travellers living on Dale Farm and Basildon council has finally come to an end. A judge has ruled that the council is perfectly justified in ordering and carrying the eviction of those who live on the farm.
Although the residents had challenged the eviction under [...]
