Sicilian constitutional rights argued in British debate
The House debated the Sicilian constitution, royal edicts, and subsidies from 1811 to 1816. Lords argued that Sicily’s ancient rights and Parliament were unjustly crushed by Naples and the King, urging royal interference to restore Sicilian privileges and constitutional governance.
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Sicily
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the Two Sicilies
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Great Britain
Europe
Chamber of Barons
Commons
Palermo
Marquis of
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Debate on British Policy in Sicily and its Constitutional Impact
The discussion weighs Britain’s non interference stance in Sicily after occupation and 1816 reforms, contrasting Sicilian independence views with union outcomes. Lords Londonderry Mackintosh and others challenge promises, assess the 1816 changes, and defend the broader non interference principle amid criticism of past aims and future obligations.
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Sicily
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Scotland
England
Ireland
Naples
Europe
Great Britain
Portugal
William
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Lord Londonderry
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Carbonari
J. Mackintosh
Marquis
W. Bentinck
Londonderry
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Morocco
Siberia
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Wm. Bentinck
Lord Wm. Bentinck
Lord W. Bentinck
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Sicilian Reform Debated Over Constitutional Liberty
In a heated debate, speakers challenge the abolition of Sicily’s Parliament and the creation of a royal council, arguing the despotism and foreign forces undermine liberty. They reference Naples, Austria, Laybach, and a contested decree, defending England as a model while warning against external dictates shaping sovereignty.
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