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The Coronation, the Commonwealth and government integrity.

Authors :
Twomey, Anne
Source :
Round Table. Aug2023, Vol. 112 Issue 4, p367-375. 9p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The Coronation of King Charles III is not just a British pageant. In his Coronation oath, King Charles will swear to govern the peoples of each Commonwealth Realm, including Australia, according to their laws and customs. Amidst the glitter of the Coronation regalia we find the Sword of Mercy, the Sword of Temporal Justice, the Sceptre with the Cross, which symbolises legal power and justice, and the Sceptre with the Dove, which represents equity and mercy. Fundamental to the ceremony is the notion that executive power must be exercised with justice, mercy, equity and in accordance with the rule of law. In times when governments often act with stark disregard to these fundamental principles, what action can be taken to restore government integrity within Australia and across the Commonwealth? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*CORONATIONS
*JUSTICE
*RULE of law

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00358533
Volume :
112
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Round Table
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
171899133
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00358533.2023.2244282