British Politics

"Protesters in Edinburgh claiming to "seize" Edinburgh castle quoted article 61 of the Magna Carta as their right to do so.

People gathering on Tuesday evening said they wanted to "free Scotland" from "corrupt powers".

"We are using article 61 of the Magna Carta," they added.

It's one of the most famous documents in the world, but what exactly does article 61 say, and why were protesters citing it in Edinburgh?

Here's what you need to know.

The Magna Carta means the Great Charter and was created in 1215.

Despite its medieval roots, to this day it remains a symbol of liberty around the world.

Some people claim clause 61 grants the rights of lawful rebellion, which is why protesters cited it during their demonstration at Edinburgh castle on Tuesday.

They claim that the clause grants the public the power, rather than Parliament.

However, this is a false reading of the article 61 of the Magna Carta.

In actual fact, the 806 year old clause actually granted power to 25 elected barons rather than the people, with part of the clause reading: "Any man who so desires may take an oath to obey the commands of the twenty-five barons for the achievement of these ends, and to join with them in assailing us to the utmost of his power."

It meant, in theory, that the general public were to follow the commands of the 25 elected barons, and the power was not in the hands of the people, like protestors suggest.

Ultimately, regardless of the article's content, it never made it to law meaning it is null today and cannot be used as reason for flouting laws. "

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19520712.edinburgh-castle-article-61-magna-carta/

 

I am more interested what, "we are sovereign" means.

 

"Possessing supreme power"
Is that what any of the rabble have?

 

Wow

Why are these scottish nationalists always thick ugly bastards... How long was it before the Police got bored and told them to **** off back home?

 

That was Aldo

 

As opposed to a thick, ugly bastard producer... I give you one Tubs de Pfeffel.

 

The plod seemed to be hard press not to burst out laughing. 'Aye, right' was about as much as they could manage without falling down in fits of laughter at the rebellion.

 

They should have asked "Where are you going to take the castle?"

 

^^^^^^ Thinks Toeknee Thatcher is magic

 

I feel for the police in situations like that. It must be so hard remaining professional when you are dealing with sewer rats like those guys.

I remember a time they went to report Boris Johnson for war crimes, I think it was for that anyway. They travelled down to Berwick to do the deed but when they got there the police station was closed so instead they had to find a phone box and do it that way

 

@brb

Page 1690 seems like an ideal place to put an end to this travesty of a thread.

Make it so.

FTP.

 

@brb

Just a friendly reminder this thread has nothing to do with the alcoholic so he decides **** all.

 

A complete ****ing spastic

 

if the alcoholic doesnt like the thread hasn't he thought of avoiding it?
or maybe he's too stupid and addled to consider that option

 

He's throwing a hissy fit because the nationalists have showed themselves up, yet again.

Shouldn't try and seize capital city castles then, should they.

 

I like @A.L.D.O 4.1

 

Oooft!

Thought you had me on ignore Sexpest?