Statute of Westminster 1931
The Statute of Westminster refers to multiple historical documents, including the Statute of Westminster 1931 and earlier statutes from the 13th century. The Statute of Westminster 1931 was a British law passed on 11 December 1931, which significantly increased the autonomy of the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, making them independent and equal with Britain.
It removed nearly all of the British Parliament's authority to legislate for the Dominions, marking a crucial step in their development as separate, independent, and sovereign states.
The earlier Statutes of Westminster, enacted in 1275, 1285, and 1290, were important in medieval English history and comprised a series of clauses designed to amend or clarify diverse aspects of the law.
Statute of Westminster 1931
Passed on 11 December 1931, this statute increased the sovereignty of the self-governing Dominions of the British Empire from the United Kingdom, binding them all to seek each other's approval for changes to monarchical titles and the common line of succession.
Statute of Westminster 1275
Often called the Statute of Westminster I, it codified existing law in England in 51 chapters.
Statute of Westminster 1285
Often called the Statute of Westminster II, it contained the clause De donis conditionalibus.
Statute of Westminster 1290
Often called the Statute of Westminster III, it prevented tenants from alienating their lands to others by subinfeudation.
Statute of Westminster 1327
First mentioned the military post of Conductor.
Statute of Westminster 1472
Mostly noted for requiring ships coming to an English port to bring a tax in bowstaves.
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