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Caution on Declarations and Crown’s Power in Commons
The speaker warns against granting declarations to influence rewards, arguing such a judiciary would threaten the Constitution. He recalls laws limiting office but saving the Crown’s honour, stresses the danger of crown-judicature proximity, and fears future parliamentary abuse and erosion of supreme power. He challenges the notion that future Commons cannot misuse the bill.
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House of Commons
Committee of Elections
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House of Lords
Commons
Great Britain